What is it about?

This is a study looking at how women receiving medical abortion care at home use their abortion tablets and also pain killers, anti-sickness and antibiotic tablets. It also looks at the side effects they experience, how long it takes to complete the abortion and pain and bleeding experienced.

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Why is it important?

This is important as abortion at home by telemedicine is a new practice in the UK and detailed evidence is needed to inform government policy and clinical care.

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This page is a summary of: Adherence to treatment and prevalence of side effects when medical abortion is delivered via telemedicine, BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, October 2021, BMJ,
DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201263.
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