This abortion surgery is used early. The method consists in the fact that the doctor uses a special apparatus to cleanse the uterus. Under the action of vacuum, the attached fetal egg breaks off and is excreted from the body. The procedure is recommended for periods of 4 to 12 weeks. Late is unsafe, earlier the egg is too small to suck.
During the procedure, the doctor inserts a thin tube connected to a pump into the uterine cavity. Sometimes patients are given general anesthesia, but more often they get by with local anesthesia. Among the advantages of vacuum aspiration are:
• the procedure lasts 10 minutes, rarely longer than 20-25 minutes;
• guaranteed complete abortion, no re-procedure required;
• minimal trauma in comparison with the instrumental technique.
However, this method of abortion has its drawbacks. So, the risk of damage to the uterus remains, some women have a hard time with abortion from a psychological point of view.
Methodology.
In order for the abortion to be successful, and the woman not to face dangerous consequences, the procedure must be impeccably followed:
1. 2 days before the abortion, the woman takes "Mifepristone" as prescribed by the doctor, this is necessary to soften the cervix.
2. An antibiotic is given 2 hours before the procedure to protect against infection.
3. Next, the patient sits on a gynecological chair, and the doctor treats the vagina and cervix with an antiseptic.
4. They give an injection of local anesthesia and proceed to the procedure.
5. In some cases, additional preparation is required - the expansion of the cervical canal.
6. A plastic cannula connected to an aspiration syringe is inserted into the uterus.
7. The pump is turned on, the doctor cleans the uterine cavity well, then the instrument is removed.
For another 2-3 hours, the woman remains in the hospital, after which she can go home. It is important that the obtained tissue from the uterus be sent for a thorough examination to confirm a complete abortion.