Misoprostol for all women seeking abortion?

May 14, 2012

Abortion is one of the central pillars of safe maternal and women’s health. Legal induced abortion is a very safe procedure—deaths are rare and fewer than after birth. 1 The major health concern is restricted access to services, but abortion methods also require improvement. Medical (drug-induced) abortion has done much to improve availability, although cost remains an issue.  (The Lancet)