This study investigates outpatient dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedures for individuals within a specified gestational duration. Dilation and evacuation is a medical procedure used to terminate a pregnancy, typically performed in the second trimester. It involves dilating the cervix and removing pregnancy tissue using surgical instruments and suction.
Participants in the study will undergo the D&E procedure in an outpatient setting. They must follow specific guidelines, such as observing fasting rules before the procedure and arranging reliable transportation post-procedure.
- Who can participate: Participants must be at least 18 years old, fluent in English or Spanish, and able to consent. They should be between 18 weeks 0 days and 19 weeks 6 days of gestation and able to follow fasting and transportation guidelines.
- Study details: Participants will undergo an outpatient D&E procedure.
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