March 10, 2026 · Contraception · DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2026.111432

Measurement of medication-abortion related bleeding: A systematic scoping review

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The authors aimed to document the various measurement approaches used in the literature to assess medication abortion (MA)-related bleeding from a patient perspective. Through a systematic scoping review of 111 studies, they found that most focused on bleeding duration, with a lack of participatory measurement development involving patients. The findings highlight the need for improved patient-reported outcome measures that encompass a wider range of experiences related to MA-related bleeding.

Alice F Cartwright, Rubina Hussain, Clyde Schwab, Leslie Root

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