Induced Abortion: An Overview for Internists

View larger version (22K): [in a new window]   Figure 1. Mean plasma concentrations of misoprostol acid over time with oral and vaginal administration. Error bars represent 1 SD. (Reprinted from Zieman M, Fong SK, Benowitz NL, Bansketer D, Darney PD. Absorption kinetics of misoprostol with oral or vaginal administration. Obstet Gynecol. 1997;90:88-92, with permission from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [14]).

View larger version (11K): [in a new window]   Figure 2. Case-fatality rate for legal abortions, United States, selected years, 1975 to 1995. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (32).