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1. (a) T (b) T (c) T (d) F (e) T The failure rate of the cervical cap is reduced with increasing parity. In the UK the cumulative life table…

1. Regarding failure rates of contraceptive methods: a) The true method failure rate for cervical caps is dependent on parity b) In the UK the cumulative life table pregnancy rate…

Infective complications following induced abortions are still a common cause of morbidity and mortality. This review focusses on defining the strategies to improve care of women seeking an induced abortion…

Late termination of pregnancy is a relatively rare procedure accounting for approximately 1% of all registered terminations in England and Wales; however, with improving detection rates for foetal anomalies, this…

Second trimester abortion remains a common procedure worldwide. Dilatation and evacuation (D&E) is the surgical method of choice, if the surgical expertise and facilities are available. Adequate cervical dilatation preoperatively…

This article will discuss the nature of the association between abortion and mental health problems. Studies arguing about both sides of the debate as to whether abortion per se is…

This article summarises the findings of studies relating to why women present for abortion at gestations of more than 12 weeks. Its primary focus is on British experience, but relevant…

Unsafe abortion is prevalent in many developing countries, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South and Southeast Asia, where abortion laws are more restrictive, the unmet need for contraception…

Contraceptive failure contributes to a substantial proportion of unintended pregnancy, particularly in the developed world. A number of socio-demographic factors seem to impact on the risk of a woman experiencing…