Review Article
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 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
How to Cite: 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). doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1247