Local cervical anesthesia is commonly used. Products of conception are examined and completion is confirmed immediately. At a clinic visit, a woman receives an injection of methotrexate. She is given Misoprostol pills which she inserts vaginally at home 5-7 days later. A follow up visit is scheduled.
Mifepristone is given orally at a clinic visit.
Two days later, the woman returns to the clinic where she takes misoprostol orally and then stays at the clinic under observation for up to four hours. A follow up visit is scheduled. The procedure is repeated immediately if there are signs of incomplete abortion. Surgical abortion is standard for failed procedures. Surgical abortion is standard for failed procedures.