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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
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