How is an abortion procedure performed?

Jul 16, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Due to personal reasons, I really did not want this pregnancy, so I had an abortion procedure. I would like to learn in advance about how the abortion procedure is performed.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
The procedure for an abortion surgery is as follows: 1. Prior to the surgery, preoperative preparations are required, including consulting with a doctor, undergoing a gynecological examination, and completing a series of tests such as routine blood and urine tests, coagulation function tests, screening for infectious diseases, and an electrocardiogram (ECG), to ensure the safety of the procedure. 2. The doctor will disinfect the area locally and lay down a sterile drape. Then, a vaginal speculum will be used to open the vagina, the cervix will be disinfected locally, and a cervical clamp will be used to hold the cervix. A probe will be used to determine the depth and position (anterior or posterior) of the uterine cavity. 3. The cervix will be dilated to an appropriate size, and a suction tube connected to a vacuum device will be inserted into the uterine cavity to remove the pregnancy tissue. 4. During the procedure, the doctor will operate carefully to ensure the uterus is thoroughly emptied with no residual tissue. 5. After the surgery, the patient must rest in a recovery room for a period of time to ensure there are no complications. The entire surgical procedure typically takes a short amount of time, but postoperative recovery and care are equally important, and patients must follow the doctor's instructions.