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ABC 730 report, 26/3/2018 A steady stream of Australian women with pelvic mesh implants have spent tens of thousands of dollars flying to a clinic in Missouri to have their implants removed, claiming they have suffered major side-effects from the implants used to treat prolapse and incontinence. More than 35 Australian women have made the journey to the same practitioner because, they say, they...
RANZCOG, May 2016
The College recognises special circumstances where late termination of pregnancy may be regarded by the managing clinicians and the patient as the most suitable option in the particular circumstance.
This statement has been developed and reviewed by the RANZCOG Board.
Download statement (PDF) here: Late Termination of Pregnancy C-Gyn 17a_Board Approved May16