Treatment of Incomplete Abortion With 600 Mcg Oral Misoprostol Compared to Standard Surgical Treatment

Inclusion Criteria: * past or present history of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy * open cervical os * evidence of incomplete abortion with substantial debris in the uterus (if using ultrasound) * surgical evacuation of the uterus would be advised as course of action if misoprostol was not available * generally in good health * woman lives or works within one hour of study site * woman willing to provide contact information for follow up purposes * informed consent given Exclusion Criteria: * contraindications to study drug * uterine size larger than 12 weeks LMP * signs of severe infection