This is a common but rather traumatic method of abortion. It is prescribed for up to12 weeks, and the operation is performed only under general anesthesia, as it causes pain. In the process, the doctor dilates the cervix and, using a curette, scrapes the uterine cavity.
Surgical abortion lasts only 15-20 minutes, after which the patient needs to stay in the hospital for another 2-4 hours to prevent possible complications.
After surgery, the following complications may develop:
• damage to the endometrial layer;
• cervical injury;
• extensive bleeding;
• development of inflammation;
• an extensive wound of the tissues of the uterine cavity with an inaccurate procedure;
• subsequent infertility.
Doctors prefer not to use this procedure if medical or vacuum abortion is possible.