This clinical presentation outlines, using a case study approach, how to provide all three treatment options for managing early pregnancy loss in a primary care setting.  The presentation also addresses logistical and administrative issues to be considered in providing this care. There are also Facilitator and Learner Guides to use in a workshop, as well as a pretest with answers.

Updated 10/2019

Sources:

Prine LW, MacNaughton H. Office Management of Early Pregnancy Loss. Am Fam Physician. 2011;84(1):75-82.

Schreiber CA, Creinin MD, Atrio J, Sonalkar S, Ratcliffe SJ, Barnhart KT. Mifepristone Pretreatment for the Medical Management of Early Pregnancy Loss. N Engl J Med.

Doubilet PM, Benson CB, Bourne T, Blaivas M. Diagnostic Criteria for Nonviable Pregnancy Early in the First Trimester. N Engl J Med. 2013;369:1443-51.