Review Article

Pain control options for first trimester surgical abortions: a review

Authors: Miriam E W Murray (University of Iowa) , Abbey J. Hardy-Fairbanks (University of Iowa) , Adrianne Racek (University of Iowa) , Colleen K Stockdale (University of Iowa)

  • Pain control options for first trimester surgical abortions: a review

    Review Article

    Pain control options for first trimester surgical abortions: a review

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Abstract

Pain control is a significant issue for women undergoing gynecological procedures including first trimester surgical abortion. Pain perception is a complex phenomenon which impacts the selection of analgesia. We present a review on the efficacy of various pain control modalities for first trimester surgical abortion in the clinical setting.

Keywords: Analgesia, abortion, first trimester surgical abortion, surgical abortion, pain

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Murray, M. E. & Hardy-Fairbanks, A. J. & Racek, A. & Stockdale, C. K., (2014) “Pain control options for first trimester surgical abortions: a review”, Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology 4(2), 1–6. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1247

Rights: Copyright © 2014 Miriam E W Murray, Abbey J. Hardy-Fairbanks, Adrianne Racek, and Colleen K. Stockdale

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Published on
30 Oct 2014
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