The Menstrual Regulation Procedure

Menstrual regulation is the induction of uterine bleeding that has been delayed up to 14 days from its anticipated date of onset. MR can be accomplished mechanically and through the administration of drugs. By far the most common method of performing menstrual regulation is by mini-vacuum aspiration. Induction of delayed menstruation through prostaglandin compounds initially appeared promising but was associated with a high and unacceptable incidence of gastrointestinal side effects. Although the use of estrogens and progesterones to induce delayed menstruation has been a common practice, these drugs not only are ineffective, but they are also potentially dangerous to both the woman and her offspring (Vengadasalam et al., 1976, 1977). New analogs are constantly under investigation, especially those having the potential for self-administration, but at this time they offer no advantages over vacuum aspiration. Menstrual regulation by vacuum aspiration is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, without anesthesia, using relatively simple and inexpensive equipment. It is frequently performed without a positive pregnancy test during the interval before conventional pregnancy testing is reliable (the first two weeks after a missed menstrual period). This technique has achieved international acceptance as an uncomplicated, safe, and effective method of inducing uterine bleeding irrespective of the cause of the delay

Obstetrics · Endometriosis Research and Treatment · Gynecological conditions and treatments · Medicine · Uterine Myomas and Treatments

• Introduction

  Open Access•A Cornwall, Hilary Standing et al.•IDS Bulletin•2008

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• On Not Being Born

  P Saha•Signs: Journal of Women in…•2021

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