How is an abortion procedure performed?
Oct 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
Artificial abortion is a surgical procedure to terminate pregnancy and serves as a remedial measure for contraceptive failure. Vacuum aspiration can be used for this procedure. After undergoing vacuum aspiration, one should rest for one week. Strenuous exercise and sexual intercourse should be avoided for at least half a month following the surgery. If you plan to undergo vacuum aspiration, it is recommended to go to a正规 hospital to minimize surgical risks.
Generally, abortion surgery terminates pregnancy through a surgical procedure and serves as a remedy for contraceptive failure. Vacuum aspiration is a commonly used method for abortion. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Position the patient in the lithotomy position and administer anesthesia.
2. Disinfect the vulva and vagina with iodophor, then lay down a sterile drape.
3. Insert two fingers of one hand into the vagina while using the other hand to palpate the abdomen, to determine the position and size of the uterus.
4. Dilate the cervix with cervical dilators, then insert an appropriately sized suction cannula based on gestational age into the uterine cavity to aspirate the intrauterine pregnancy tissue.
5. Gently curette the uterine cavity with a small curette to prevent retained tissue.
After vacuum aspiration, patients should rest for one week. Strenuous exercise and sexual intercourse should be avoided for at least half a month following the procedure. If considering vacuum aspiration, it is recommended to visit a正规 medical institution to minimize surgical risks.
