A woman had a medical abortion at 6 weeks and took Misoprostol yesterday. She wishes to start DMPA today. Is this appropriate?...

Question

A woman had a medical abortion at 6 weeks and took Misoprostol yesterday. She wishes to start DMPA today. Is this appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DMPA can be started on the day of, or the day after, Misoprostol. If started within 5 days, no additional precaution is needed

Answer

No, DMPA cannot be started after medical abortion

Answer

She must wait for expulsion to be confirmed by ultrasound

Answer

DMPA should be deferred until her next period

Answer

Only the POP can be started this early after abortion

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): DMPA Same Day as Misoprostol Medical Abortion