Misoprostol alone for the termination of pregnancy

  • Martin Cuellar Torriente University of the Free State
  • Francisco Lang Ballona University of the Free State
  • Gina Joubert University of the Free State
  • M Duma University of the Free State
  • M Metula University of the Free State
Keywords: termination of pregnancy, Misoprostol

Abstract

The administration of mifepristone, a powerful antiprogestin, coupled with a prostaglandin, is a highly effective medical method of terminating pregnancy. Of the most widely used prostaglandins, namely gemeprost and misoprostol, the latter shows the greater promise for developing countries, since it can be administered orally and is inexpensive, stable at ambient temperatures and widely available.

Author Biographies

Martin Cuellar Torriente, University of the Free State
MBChB Reproductive Health Unit, National Hospital, Bloemfontein Principal Medical Officer
Francisco Lang Ballona, University of the Free State
MBChB, MD, MFamMed Reproductive Health Unit, National Hospital, Bloemfontein and Department of Family Medicine, University of the Free State Principal Medical Officer
Gina Joubert, University of the Free State
BA, MSc Department of Biostatistics Head of Department
M Duma, University of the Free State
Reproductive Health Unit, National Hospital
M Metula, University of the Free State
Reproductive Health Unit, National Hospital
Published
2007-04-04
Issue
Vol 49, No 3 - April 2007
Section
Scientific letters
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