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. 2023 Dec 1;66(4):665-675.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000807. Epub 2023 Sep 14.

Pain Management in Abortion Care

Johana Oviedo  1 , Colleen C Denny
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Pain Management in Abortion Care

Johana Oviedo et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Both medication and procedural abortion are associated with pain. The experiences of pain depend on both physical and emotional factors. Several pain management options are available for abortion, depending on abortion type, clinical setting, and patient considerations, and a comprehensive approach is necessary to optimize pain management.

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