Abortion Procedures – Medical & Surgical
No matter where you stand on the issue of abortion, it's important to be aware of all the facts. This article will provide a detailed description of the abortion procedures - from start to finish.
It's essential that both sides have an understanding of what actually happens during an abortion, in order to make informed decisions about this complex and personal topic.
So here are details on how abortion is done.
How Medical Abortion Is Done?
- The first step in having a medical abortion is to take the mifepristone pill.
- 24 to 48 hours after taking the mifepristone, you will take the misoprostol pill.
- You will then wait for the abortion to happen. This can take up to four hours, but it is often over sooner than that.
- You will likely experience cramping and bleeding during and after the abortion.
- If you have any concerns or questions, contact your doctor or a women's health clinic.
Complications Of Medical Abortion
There are a few potential complications that can arise from medical abortion. These include:-
Heavy Bleeding
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Incomplete Abortion
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Severe Cramping
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Uterine Perforation
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Embolism
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Allergic Reaction To The Medication
How Surgical Abortion Is Done?
- The abortion procedure will be done in a clinic or hospital setting.
- Prior the abortion procedure, you will likely have an ultrasound to ensure the fetus is in the correct stage of development for the abortion method that will be used.
- You will be given an opportunity to ask questions and discuss your options with the medical staff before the procedure begins.
- You will be asked to sign a consent form prior to the procedure.
- You will be asked to remove any jewelry or other objects that might interfere with the procedure.
- You will be given a gown to wear during the procedure.
- You may be given medication to help you relax or make you sleepy before the procedure begins.
- you will be asked to lie down on a table and elevate your feet.
- A local anesthetic will be injected into your cervix to numb it before the abortion begins.
- The abortion provider will use a speculum to open your vagina and view your cervix.
- The abortion provider will then use a small tube called a cannula to suction out the contents of your uterus.
- After the abortion is complete, you may experience cramping and bleeding.
Complications Of Surgical Abortion
Here are the complications that you may face after surgical abortion.-
Hemorrhage
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Infection
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Injury to the Uterus
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Injury to the Cervix
