Laura Castleman and Carol Mann

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

2002, 2005, 2009

Reducing the physical pain and anxiety experienced by women undergoing uterine evacuation is an essential part of treatment with manual vacuum aspiration (MVA). The second edition of 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.

Manual vacuum aspiration for uterine evacuation: Pain management

English

MVAPAIN2-E09

1-933095-33-4

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