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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 21, 2016 - Issue 5
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Original Research Article

Acceptability and feasibility of 400 μg buccal misoprostol after 200 mg mifepristone for early medical abortion in Georgia

Tamar TsereteliGynuity Health Projects, Tbilisi, Georgia; Correspondence[email protected]
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Erica ChongGynuity Health Projects, New York, NY, USA;
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Karmen LouieGynuity Health Projects, New York, NY, USA;
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Zaza BokhuaDepartment of Reproductive Health, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Beverly WinikoffGynuity Health Projects, New York, NY, USA;
Pages 367-371 | Received 25 Mar 2016, Accepted 05 Jul 2016, Published online: 22 Jul 2016

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