Bibliographic Info
GuidelineAbortion care guideline
Year of Publication2022
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Cervical priming prior to surgical abortion. Prior to dilatation and evacuation (D&E) at ≥ 12 weeks: Recommend cervical priming with osmotic dilators by generalist medical practitioners and specialist medical practitioners.
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Originally Developed
Guideline
Health worker roles in providing safe abortion care and post-abortion contraception
Year2015
InstitutionWorld Health Organization