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. 1970 May 2;2(5704):258-60.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5704.258.

Induction of abortion by prostaglandins E1 and E2

M P Embrey

Induction of abortion by prostaglandins E1 and E2

M P Embrey. Br Med J. .

Abstract

Intravenous infusions of prostaglandin E (E(1) or E(2)) were used for termination of pregnancy in 11 patients. Induction of abortion was successful in nine instances and in eight the abortion was complete. No undesirable side-effects were recorded.

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