SFP Clinical Recommendation: Management of individuals with bleeding or thrombotic disorders undergoing abortion

Individuals who have bleeding disorders, thrombophilias, a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or who are taking anticoagulation medication for other reasons may present for abortion. Clinicians should be aware of risk factors and histories concerning for excessive bleeding and thrombotic disorders around the time of abortion. This document will focus on how to approach abortion planning in these individuals. For first trimester abortion, procedural abortion (sometimes called surgical abortion) is generally preferred over medical management for individuals with bleeding disorders or who are on anticoagulation.

Source: Contraception - March 22, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jessica K. Lee, Ann B. Zimrin, Carolyn Sufrin Tags: SFP Clinical Recommendation Source Type: research