(O04) Medical abortion

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2 978 584 in individuals diagnosis medical abortion confirmed

Diagnosis medical abortion is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only

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Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease medical abortion - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34

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No Cases of the Disease Medical abortion identified in Men
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 55-59, 65-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-54, 60-64

Disease Features medical abortion

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Medical abortion - what does this mean

Medical abortion is the process of ending a pregnancy through the use of medications such as mifepristone and misoprostol. these medications work by blocking the hormone progesterone, which is needed to maintain the pregnancy. without progesterone, the lining of the uterus breaks down and the pregnancy is terminated.

What happens during the disease - medical abortion

Medical abortion is a type of abortion that is induced by taking medications such as mifepristone and misoprostol. these medications work by blocking progesterone, a hormone that is essential for maintaining a pregnancy. without sufficient progesterone, the uterine lining breaks down, the cervix softens, and the pregnancy is expelled from the uterus.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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2 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Medical abortion - Prevention

Medical abortion can be prevented by practicing safe sex, using condoms, and taking regular birth control pills. additionally, avoiding contact with individuals who have had abortions, receiving regular checkups, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of medical abortion.

Specified forms of the disease

(O04.0) Medical abortion : incomplete, complicated by genital tract and pelvic infection
(O04.1) Medical abortion : incomplete, complicated by delayed or excessive haemorrhage
(O04.2) Medical abortion : incomplete, complicated by embolism
(O04.3) Medical abortion : incomplete, with other and unspecified complications
(O04.4) Medical abortion : incomplete, without complication
(O04.5) Medical abortion : complete or unspecified, complicated by genital tract and pelvic infection
(O04.6) Medical abortion : complete or unspecified, complicated by delayed or excessive haemorrhage
(O04.7) Medical abortion : complete or unspecified, complicated by embolism
(O04.8) Medical abortion : complete or unspecified, with other and unspecified complications
(O04.9) Medical abortion : complete or unspecified, without complication