| Ultrasound image: Early intrauterine pregnancy, 5 ½
weeks |
Ultrasound image: Complete abortion after mifepristone/misoprostol use |
Ultrasound image courtesy of the National
Abortion Federation |
| Transvaginal sonogram taken one day after misoprostol
administration (three days after mifepristone administration).
The absence of the gestational sac and the presence of intrauterine
debris are typical of a complete abortion. |
Ultrasound image courtesy of the National
Abortion Federation |
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| Ultrasound image: Persistent gestational sac after
mifepristone/misoprostol use |
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| Transvaginal sonogram taken after mifepristone/misoprostol
administration shows the presence of an empty gestational sac.
A persistent gestational sac indicates an incomplete abortion.
Management options include waiting for completion, administering
a repeat dose of misoprostol, or performing an aspiration
procedure. |
Ultrasound image courtesy of the National
Abortion Federation
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