Medical management of early pregnancy loss is cost-effective compared with office uterine aspiration

Mifepristone and misoprostol in the management of early pregnancy loss

“…This approach requires greater access to medical facilities and is the least cost-effective method, but it requires the least amount of time from diagnosis to resolution of symptoms. 4 Medication management is a route to uterine evacuation that can be provided within the context of primary care provision, making it more widely accessible than surgical management. 5 The use of mifepristone in connection with misoprostol for miscarriage management has expanded the effectiveness and accessibility of the medication management regimen and provides another option for patients who want to avoid the costs and inconvenience of a surgical resolution, especially if it is not readily available.…”