2013, Number 1
Menstrual regulation in women under 20 years of age
Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT
The practice of abortion has accompanied mankind since time immemorial. It is the oldest method known to man to end an unwanted pregnancy. An abortion is the termination of pregnancy in the first 20 weeks or the expulsion of the product of conception that weighs less than 500g. Menstrual regulation has been used for birth control. Among the factors influencing pregnancy in women under 20 years of age it is the non-use of contraception or its failure. Menstrual regulation is more frequent between 14-16 years of age and in those that have no steady partner. The most common causes that motivate pregnancy termination are: continue studying, contraceptive failure, work, marital instability and family problems. It is important to give a warning to the Ministries of Education and Health to promote sexual education in the curriculum at all levels of education to avoid this procedure.REFERENCES
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