What is suction procedure for abortion?

Suction abortion (also called vacuum aspiration) is the most common type of in-clinic abortion. It uses gentle suction to empty your uterus. It’s usually used until about 14-16 weeks after your last period. Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) is another kind of in-clinic abortion procedure.

How vacuum aspiration is done?

It involves the use of a thin tube (cannula). The cannula is attached by tubing to a bottle and a pump, which provides a gentle vacuum. The cannula is passed into the uterus, and the pump is turned on. Then the tissue is gently removed from the uterus.

What happens after vacuum aspiration abortion?

After the procedure, you may have bleeding and spotting. You also may have cramps that feel like menstrual cramps. Guilt, anxiety, and sadness are common reactions after a miscarriage. It is also common to want to know why a miscarriage has happened.

How do they open the cervix during an abortion?

Mifepristone and misoprostol tablets soften the cervix, making it easier to dilate (open). Mifepristone is a pill that you swallow. You may be given a mifepristone tablet to take at home, the tablet could be mailed to you in the post, or you may be asked to take it in the clinic.

Is manual vacuum aspiration painful?

Does the procedure hurt? You may feel a stinging feeling while the local anaesthetic is being injected into the cervix, but then the cervix should be numb and you may feel some pressure but no pain.

How long does a suction curettage abortion take?

The tube is attached to a suction device that sucks out the pregnancy tissue. The procedure will usually take about 5 to 10 minutes. You may have uterine cramping afterwards.

Is suction curettage painful?

Most women feel some pain during the procedure. The pain is like menstrual cramps, but can be stronger. Your doctor should tell you about ways to help with the pain like relaxation techniques, and pain medicine given by mouth or given by shot. Sometimes general sedation (going to sleep) is offered.

Is manual vacuum aspiration safe?

Conclusion: MVA is a safe and effective alternative of conventional EVA. It is superior to EVA in terms of reduced cost and need for general anaesthesia and is thus useful at low resource setting with scarcity of electricity and general anaesthesia.

Is it normal to not bleed after vacuum aspiration?

It is normal to have light bleeding or small clots of blood from the vagina. Bleeding may last for up to 6 weeks following your procedure. It is also normal to experience little to no bleeding. Use maxi pads while you recover.

How long do you bleed after a suction D&C?

It is normal to have some spotting or light vaginal bleeding for a few days after the procedure. You may experience cramping for the first few days after a D&C. You may be instructed not to douche, use tampons, or have intercourse for two to three days after a D&C, or for a period of time recommended by your doctor.