Rhesus status and Medical Abortion

A group of OBGYNs, experts in transfusion medicine, and epidemiologists met to discuss the existing evidence and evidence gaps around the routine use of Rh immunoprophylaxis before early medical abortion. After an overview of the literature the group discussed the current clinical management of Rh negative pregnant women and potential barriers associated with requiring Rh Ig for all early pregnancy terminations among Rh negative women. The group came up with ideas for though pieces to continue the discussion more widely.