1. 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

2. 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