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Manual vacuum aspiration for uterine evacuation: Pain management

Date June 15, 2002
Author 

Laura Castleman; Carol Mann

Subject 

Abortion. Postabortion Care. Manual Vacuum Aspiration. Reproductive Health. Pain Management.

Origin 

TSDI

Copyright 

2002; 2005

Description 

Reducing the physical pain and anxiety experienced by women undergoing uterine evacuation is an essential part of treatment with MVA. This publication addresses the types and origins of discomfort that women may experience, as well as techniques for reducing this discomfort. It includes a table highlighting some common pharmacologic approaches to pain management during MVA.

Language 

English

Catalog # 

MVAPAIN-E02

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