Surgical Abortions

The type of surgical abortion procedure depends on what stage of pregnancy is a woman. Before seeking a surgical abortion procedure, it is recommended that you obtain a sonogram to determine whether the pregnancy is viable (the womb, not outside-uterine pregnancy) and for a precise dating of pregnancy or pregnancy. Call the free helpline to find sonogram services and more information about abortion.

How is the suction aspiration performed?

Suction aspiration is a surgical abortion procedure performed during the first 6-12-week pregnancy. It is also known as suction curettage or vacuum aspiration.

Your abortion provider can pain medication and misoprostol in preparation for the procedure. You will lie on your back with your feet in the stirrups and a speculum is inserted to the vagina. A local anesthetic is administered to the cervix. Then a tenaculum is used to keep track of the cervix in place for the cervix dilated to by cone-shaped rods. When the cervix is wide enough, a cannula, a long plastic tube connected to a suction device is inserted into the uterus to the suction side of the embryo and placenta. The procedure usually takes 10-15 minutes, but can require recovery stay in the clinic for a few hours.

What are the side effects and risks of the suction aspiration?

Common side effects that most women will experience following the procedure include cramping, nausea, sweating and fainting.

Less frequent side effects include possible heavy or prolong bleeding, blood clots, damage to the uterus and perforation of the uterus. Infection due to retained products of conception or infection caused by a bacterial STD or being introduced to the uterus can cause fever, pain, abdominal tenderness and possibly scar tissue.

How is dilation and curettage performed?

Dilation and curettage abortion is a surgical procedure performed during the first 12-15-week pregnancy. Dilation and curettage is similar to suction aspiration with the introduction of a curette. A curette is a long, loop-shaped knife scratches that the mucous membrane, placenta and fetus away from the uterus. A cannula can be inserted for a final Suction. This procedure usually takes 10 minutes with a possible stay of 5 hours.

What are the side effects and risks of dilation and curettage?

The side effects of dilation and curettage are the same as suction aspiration noted above, except that there is a slight increased risk of perforation of the uterus.

How is dilation and evacuation carried out?

Dilation and evacuation abortion is a surgical procedure performed between 15-21-week pregnancy. In most cases, 24 hours prior to the actual procedure, your adding Laminating aria or a synthetic dilator in your womb. When the procedure begins the next day, your abortion providerabortion provider clamp a tenaculum to the uterus to be held in the uterus and place the cone-shaped rods of increasing size to be used for the dilation process.

The cannula is inserted to start the removal of tissue lining the road. Then using a curette, the lining is scraped to any residue. If necessary, a rod can be used for larger parts. The last step is usually a final Suction to make sure that the contents are completely removed.

The procedure normally takes about 30 minutes. Although some clinics may perform the proceudre, it is usually performed in a hospital because of the increased risk of complications. The fetal remains mostly examined to ensure everything was removed and that the abortion was completed.

What are the side effects and risks of dilation and evacuation?

The most common side effects for most women include nausea, cramping and bleeding that may occur for two weeks after the procedure. Although rare, the following additional risks associated with dilation and evacuation: damage to the lining of the uterus or cervix, perforation of the uterus, infection and blood clots.

How is induction abortion performed?

Induction abortion is a procedure that uses salt water, urea, potassium chloride or terminating the viability of the pregnancy. Your abortion provider will insert prostaglandins in the vagina and pitocin is administered intravenously. Laminaria is usually inserted into the cervix to begin dilation. This procedure is rarely used and usually only occurs when there is a medical problem or disease in the germ or women.

What are the side effects of induction abortion?

The side effects are similar to dilation and evacuation, but in rare cases it is possible for the mother's blood flow is accidentally injected with a saline solution or other medication. Excessive bleeding and cramping can also be experienced.

How is dilation and extraction performed?

The dilation and extraction procedure is used after 21 weeks of pregnancy. The procedure is also known as D & X, Intact D & X, Intrauterine Cranial Decompression and Partial Birth Abortion. Two days before the procedure, vaginal Laminaria is inserted to dilate the cervix. Your water should break on the third day and you have to go back to the clinic. The germ is rotated and forceps be used to grasp and pull the legs, shoulders and arms through the birth canal. A small incision is made at the base of the skull to make room for a suction catheter inside. The catheter removes the cerebral material until the skull collapses. Then the fetus is fully removed.

What are the side effects and risks associated with dilation and extraction?

The side effects are the same as dilation and evacuation. However, there is an increased chance for additional emotional problems as a result of further fetal development.

Contact your doctor or nurse right away if your symptoms persist or worsen.