Patients' Motivation for Surgical Versus Medical Abortion.

Objective: Induced abortion is the second most common reproductive health procedure in Canada. Among all Canadian women, 31% will have at least one induced abortion in their life. Unfortunately, abortion services are disparate throughout the country.

Medical Abortion.

Objective: This guideline reviews the evidence relating to the provision of first-trimester medical induced abortion, including patient eligibility, counselling, and consent; evidence-based regimens; and special considerations for clinicians providing medical abortion care.

Intended Users: Gynaecologists, family physicians, registered nurses, midwives, residents, and other healthcare providers who currently or intend to provide pregnancy options counselling, medical abortion care, or family planning services.

Target Population: Women with an unintended first trimester pregnancy.