Pain Control In First Trimester Medical Abortion: A Randomized Trial

PAIN CONTROL IN FIRST TRIMESTER MEDICAL ABORTION: A Randomized Trial

This trial will compare two oral analgesic regimens in women undergoing first trimester medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol. The primary study outcome is pain.

This trial will compare two oral analgesic regimens in women undergoing first trimester medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol. The primary study outcome is pain. Secondary objectives include comparing the regimens for the total amount of ibuprofen taken, use of other analgesics, vaginal bleeding, adverse events, successful completion of abortion, overall satisfaction with the abortion procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women with a gestational age of 63 days or less
• Desire a medical abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol

Exclusion Criteria:

- Have contraindications to ibuprofen