Contraception
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Pain is a predictable feature of medical abortion in both the first trimester and the second trimester. We sought to evaluate optimal analgesia regimens during medical abortion. ⋯ Few studies examine pain management during medical abortion, and heterogeneity of existing data limits comparison. Further research is needed to determine the optimal analgesia regimens for first-trimester and second-trimester medical termination of pregnancy. To facilitate comparability of data, researchers should use contemporary medical abortion regimens, outcomes and study instruments to measure pain.
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Pain is a predictable feature of medical abortion in both the first trimester and the second trimester. We sought to evaluate optimal analgesia regimens during medical abortion. ⋯ Few studies examine pain management during medical abortion, and heterogeneity of existing data limits comparison. Further research is needed to determine the optimal analgesia regimens for first-trimester and second-trimester medical termination of pregnancy. To facilitate comparability of data, researchers should use contemporary medical abortion regimens, outcomes and study instruments to measure pain.