Show Notes
Dr Chavy joins the podcast to talk about early medical abortion (EMA) otherwise known as medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) or medication abortion. We discuss stats, facts and figures, along with cultural and legal contexts. We give an overview of mifepristone and misoprostol. Note this podcast is for unofficial educational purposes and not for medical advice.
Resources - 1800 My Options https://www.1800myoptions.org.au/ - Children By Choice https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/ - Sexual Health Victoria - Family Planning Australia - AusCAPPS https://medcast.com.au/communities/auscapps
References WHO 2021 Taft AJ, Shankar M, Black KI, Mazza D, Hussainy S, Lucke JC. Unintended and unwanted pregnancy in Australia: a cross-sectional, national random telephone survey of prevalence and outcomes. Med J Aust. 2018 Nov 5;209(9):407-408 Rowe, H., Holton, S., Kirkman, M., Bayly, C., Jordan, L., McNamee, K., McBain, J., Sinnott, V. and Fisher, J. (2016), Prevalence and distribution of unintended pregnancy: the Understanding Fertility Management in Australia National Survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 40: 104-109 Mazza D, Burton G, Wilson S, Boulton E, Fairweather J, Black KI. Medical abortion. Aust J Gen Pract. 2020 Jun;49(6):324-330
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