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Mifepristone in treating ectopic pregnancy.

AbstractOBJECTIVE:
To explore the effect of mifepristone in treating ectopic pregnancy.
METHODS:
Thirty-eight patients with ectopic pregnancy and without tubal rupture or tubal abortion, aged between 23 and 46 years, were studied. The stage of amenorrhoea ranged from 34 to 51 days. The patients took mifepristone at a dosage 2 times anti-early pregnancy dosage. The symptoms, and serum human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) levels were monitored, and ultrasonic examination performed at regular intervals.
RESULTS:
Thirty-seven of 38 patients were cured, the success rate being 97.4%.
CONCLUSION:
Mifepristone is safe and effective to treat ectopic pregnancy.
AuthorsW Zhang, L Wang
JournalChinese medical journal (Chin Med J (Engl)) Vol. 112 Issue 4 Pg. 376-8 (Apr 1999) ISSN: 0366-6999 [Print] China
PMID11593544 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • Mifepristone
Topics
  • Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal (therapeutic use)
  • Adult
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin (blood)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mifepristone (therapeutic use)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic (drug therapy)

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