Publications by authors named "Irena Digol"

 To assess self reported outcomes and adverse events after self sourced medical abortion through online telemedicine. Population based study. Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, where abortion is unavailable through the formal healthcare system except in a few restricted circumstances.

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Background: Buccal misoprostol 800 mcg and sublingual misoprostol 400 mcg demonstrate high efficacy and few adverse effects when used with 200 mg mifepristone for medical abortion through 63 days since the last menstrual period (LMP). Little is known about a 400-mcg buccal dose. This study compares two in-the-mouth routes of misoprostol using the same dose.

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Background: A 400 mcg dose of sublingual misoprostol has high efficacy and few side effects when used with 200 mg mifepristone for medical abortion through 63 days' gestation.

Study Design: Eligible and consenting women (n=480) were randomized to 400 mcg of misoprostol sublingually or orally, 24 h after 200 mg of mifepristone. Abortion status was assessed two weeks later.

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