• This can lead to cervical dilation and expulsion of the contents of the uterus. (miamihealth.com)
  • Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening or opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus or contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping (curettage). (wikipedia.org)
  • However, some sources use the term D&C to refer to any procedure that involves the processes of dilation and removal of uterine contents, which includes the more common suction curettage procedures of manual and electric vacuum aspiration. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medical management of miscarriage and medical abortion using drugs such as misoprostol and mifepristone are safe, non-invasive and potentially less expensive alternatives to D&C. Because medication-based non-invasive methods of abortion now exist, dilation and curettage has been declining as a method of abortion, although suction curettage is still the most common method used for termination of a first-trimester pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • I did a dilation and curettage (D&C) iii for an incomplete spontaneous abortion or miscarriage and heavy bleeding. (msf.org)
  • Dilation and curettage is a type of procedure. (peacehealth.org)
  • In the fifth century BCE, the Hippocratic Oath prohibited physicians from inducing elective abortions. (wikidoc.org)
  • Forty percent of the world's women are able to access therapeutic and elective abortions within gestational limits. (ukessays.com)
  • It is a gynecologic procedure used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and is the most commonly used method for first-trimester miscarriage or abortion. (wikipedia.org)
  • A D&C may be performed early in pregnancy to remove pregnancy tissue, either in the case of a non-viable pregnancy, such as a missed or incomplete miscarriage, or an undesired pregnancy, as in a surgical abortion. (wikipedia.org)
  • This tissue is examined for completeness (in the case of abortion or miscarriage treatment) or by pathology for abnormalities (in the case of treatment for abnormal bleeding). (wikipedia.org)
  • Based on estimated lifetime risk, each American woman is expected to have 3.2 pregnancies, of which 2 will be a live birth, 0.7 will be an induced abortion, and 0.5 will be a miscarriage. (medscape.com)
  • Since the 1973 decision, approximately 1.3-1.4 million abortions have been performed annually in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • Using 1996 data, this translates into 3.89 million live births, 1.37 million abortions, and 0.98 million miscarriages. (medscape.com)
  • Worldwide, some 20-30 million legal abortions are performed annually, with another 10-20 million abortions performed illegally (see The Alan Guttmacher Institute ). (medscape.com)
  • Worldwide 42 million abortions are estimated to take place annually with 22 million of these occurring safely and 20 million unsafely. (ukessays.com)
  • More than 40% of all women will end a pregnancy by abortion at some time in their reproductive lives. (medscape.com)
  • Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation , which was first described by an ancient Egyptian medical text as the Ebers Papyrus in 1550 BCE. (wikidoc.org)
  • Abortion means termination of a pregnancy and it has been known since ancient times. (wikidoc.org)
  • In the fourth century BCE, Niddah 23a, a chapter of the Babylonian Talmud, reviews abortion as determining whether a woman is "unclean" and permitting abortion during early pregnancy. (wikidoc.org)
  • Hawaii was the first state to legalize abortions and New York allowed abortions up to the 24th week of pregnancy. (wikidoc.org)
  • According to World Health Organisation, abortion is defined as an induced termination of pregnancy by use of medications or surgical interventions after implantation of the embryo and before the foetus is able to survive outside the maternal organism (before 22nd week of pregnancy). (ukessays.com)
  • The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages. (ukessays.com)
  • Abortion - The medical process by which a pregnancy is brought to an end before the foetus can survive outside the womb. (nordicalagos.org)
  • Before the 19th century, most US states had no specific abortion laws. (medscape.com)
  • Complications of abortion include infection , post abortion traid, uterine perforation , septic abortion , cervical shock , cervical laceration , and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) . (wikidoc.org)
  • The purpose of this study is to provide an insight of the perception of the issue of abortion among young women in Mauritius since the rate of abortion is increasing and many women are having post abortion complications. (ukessays.com)
  • Illegal abortions are unsafe and account for 13% of all maternal mortality and serious complications. (medscape.com)
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  • While maternal mortality seldom results from safe abortions, unsafe abortions result in 70,000 deaths and 5 million disabilities per year. (ukessays.com)
  • Contemporary medicine utilizes medications and surgical procedures to induce abortion. (ukessays.com)
  • They may also be used alone or with other drugs to induce abortions (ABORTIFACIENTS). (lookformedical.com)
  • Serious infection of the uterine contents during or shortly before or after an abortion. (wikidoc.org)
  • After sufficient dilation, a curette, a metal rod with a handle on one end and a loop on the other, is then inserted into the uterus through the dilated cervix. (wikipedia.org)
  • It produces relaxation of the pubic symphysis and dilation of the uterine cervix in certain animal species. (lookformedical.com)
  • The World Health Organization recommends D&C with a sharp curette as a method of surgical abortion only when manual vacuum aspiration with a suction curette is unavailable. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sometimes after having an abortion done illegally that they make use of the contraceptives method. (ukessays.com)
  • Fetal causes of abortion are genetic or chromosomal abnormalities while maternal causes include age, antiphospholipid syndrome , severe hypertension, or systemic lupus erythematosus ( SLE ). (wikidoc.org)
  • Women who decide to utilise a repeat dose of misoprostol should schedule a follow-up appointment with their doctor in about 7 days to determine whether they will experience a complete abortion. (emedz.net)
  • The amount of dilation depends on the amount of tissue to be removed as well as the size of the instruments to be used. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ancient Romans did not consider a fetus a person until after birth, and abortion was practiced widely. (medscape.com)
  • The mortality rate related to induced abortion was 0.6 deaths per 100,000 abortions. (medscape.com)
  • Abortion is generally illegal in Mauritius under the Penal Code. (ukessays.com)
  • Since abortion is illegal in Mauritius and in this globalized world it is still considered as a taboo, there is very few empirical evidence on this issue in Mauritius. (ukessays.com)
  • One of my first patients had had a botched illegal abortion that extruded to the abdominal cavity. (msf.org)
  • One of the main determinants of the availability of safe abortions is the legality of the procedure. (ukessays.com)
  • Abortion is one of the most common medical procedures performed in the United States each year. (medscape.com)
  • It is also used in combination with other medications for medical abortions. (miamihealth.com)
  • Abortion was first described by an ancient Egyptian medical text as the Ebers Papyrus in 1550 BCE, which suggested that an abortion can be induced with the use of a plant-fiber tampon coated with honey and crushed dates. (wikidoc.org)
  • While bans such as Oklahoma's have already severely limited access to abortion medication or procedures, reproductive justice advocates have raised concerns that it is especially unclear what care remains accessible in practice in cases of obstetric emergencies. (phr.org)
  • The Oral contraceptives reduce the rate of postoperative endometrioma recurrence and should be considered an essential part of long-term therapeutic strategies.New agents promise a distinct perspective in endometriosis treatment. (endometriosi.it)
  • It will give an introduction of abortion and will give and overview of what will the dissertation consist of. (ukessays.com)
  • The study will provide an insight of the perceptions of young women on the issue of abortion. (ukessays.com)
  • In light of the extensive anti-abortion legal framework newly in place in the state, Oklahoma offers an important insight into the potential effects of near-total abortion bans on pregnant patients and the clinicians who care for them. (phr.org)
  • In 11th century BCE, the Code of Assura, '' a harsh set of laws restricting women in general'' was the earliest legal ban on abortion by forcing the death penalty on married women who obtain abortions without permission of their husbands. (wikidoc.org)
  • However women do abortion to limit births. (ukessays.com)
  • To evaluate the perception of the issue of abortion among young Mauritian women. (ukessays.com)
  • To assess their understanding on the causes and consequences of abortion among young women. (ukessays.com)
  • [ 3 ] Access to abortion was particularly limited in rural communities and in the South and Midwest. (medscape.com)
  • The frequency of abortions is, however, similar whether or not access is restricted. (ukessays.com)
  • Incidence of abortion has declined worldwide, as access to family planning education and contraceptive services has increased. (ukessays.com)
  • Your support helps us advocate for national lawmakers to ensure access to abortion is protected in all U.S. states. (phr.org)
  • The risk of death associated with childbirth is approximately 14 times higher than that with abortion, and overall morbidity associated with childbirth exceeds that with abortion. (medscape.com)
  • 3. The first two applicants principally complained under Article 8 about, inter alia, the prohibition of abortion for health and well-being reasons in Ireland and the third applicant's main complaint concerned the same Article and the alleged failure to implement the constitutional right to an abortion in Ireland in the case of a risk to the life of the woman. (echr.dk)
  • Chromosomal abnormalities is the most common cause of sporadic abortion that occur as early as 4-8 weeks gestation , or it could be due to either infectious , immunologic , and environmental factors. (wikidoc.org)
  • Among practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States, 97% encountered patients seeking abortions, whereas only 14% performed them. (medscape.com)
  • Since the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, hundreds of laws, federal and state, have been proposed or passed, making this the most actively litigated and highly publicized area in the field of medicine. (medscape.com)
  • Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing pro-life and pro-choice worldwide social movements (both self-named). (ukessays.com)
  • Any person procuring an abortion or supplying the means to procure an abortion is subject to imprisonment for up to 10 years. (ukessays.com)
  • Therapeutic techniques such as cognitive re- structuring, exposure, and mindfulness have proven to be important means of developing a less cata- strophic perception of childbirth along with greater self-confidence in the abilities to cope with labor. (bvsalud.org)
  • AGI contacts abortion providers directly and provides abortion data every 4-5 years. (medscape.com)
  • Approximately half of all abortions are performed with this method. (medscape.com)
  • The legality, prevalence, and cultural views on abortion vary substantially around the world. (ukessays.com)
  • Early Christians had varying practices regarding abortion. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, Cytotec has been studied for its potential in preventing and treating cervical cancer and as a therapeutic option for several gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease. (miamihealth.com)
  • In 14 cases (41 percent), hospital representatives provided unclear and/or incomplete answers about whether doctors require approval to perform a medically necessary abortion. (phr.org)