The Care of Women Requesting Induced Abortion:Summary

The Care of Women Requesting Induced Abortion:Summary

Evidence-based Clinical Guideline Number 7

November 2011

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Appendix: Recommended methodsof abortion for different gestations

Table A Clarifying gestation

Figure A Summary of abortion methods appropriate for use in abortion services in Great Britain by gestational age in weeks

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