Steps of Medication Abortion Options counseling, gestational dating, labs Patient takes mifepristone Patient uses misoprostol Patient returns for follow up visit to ensure completed abortion

Medication Abortion Protocol Comparison Topic FDA Regimen Evidence-Based Regimens 1 Method for gestational dating Not specified Ultrasound as needed vs routine ultrasound 2 Gestational age limits Up to 49 days Up to 70 days 3 Mifepristone dose & location 600 mg oral, in office 200 mg oral, in office or home 4 Infection prophylaxis None None vs prophylactic antibiotics 5 Misoprostol timing & location 48 hours after mifepristone, in office 6-72 hrs after mifepristone, at home 6 Misoprostol dose & route of administration 400 mcg, oral 800 mcg, vaginal or buccal