How is abortion done?

Surgical abortion involves dilating the opening to the uterus (cervix) and placing a small suction tube into the uterus. Suction is used to remove the fetus and related pregnancy material from the uterus. Before the procedure, you may have the following tests: A urine test checks if you are pregnant.

What is abortion and how is it performed?

A medical abortion (or medication abortion) is a procedure in which medication (prescription drugs) is used to end a pregnancy. It does not require surgery and is performed through the ninth week of pregnancy. It involves taking two medications — mifepristone and misoprostol.

Does abortion hurt?

The experience of an abortion varies between individuals. Abortions may cause some pain or cramping, but many women can manage this discomfort. The level of pain and other side effects that a woman may experience largely depend on the type of abortion she has.

What are the side effects of an abortion?

Side effects of this abortion procedure include: cramping, pelvic pain, uterine damage, injury to the bowel, bladder, or cervix, heavy bleeding, or more serious complications. Blood loss, damage to the uterus, and infection are the most common side effects.

What is a 2 day abortion procedure?

During the second trimester, 15 to 23 weeks after your last menstrual period, abortions are typically performed over a two-day period but don't require an overnight stay in the hospital. These procedures are known as dilation and evacuation (D&E).

What Actually Happens When You Have An Abortion?

How much does abortion cost?

According to the Guttmacher Institute, the average cost for a first trimester abortion in the US is $650 – $750. Second trimester abortions run an average of $1,200. Late term abortions can be even more expensive, at $3,000 or more.

How long do pains last after abortion?

After having an abortion, you'll probably have some period-type pains, stomach cramps and vaginal bleeding. This should start to gradually improve after a few days, but can last for 1 to 2 weeks. This is normal and is usually nothing to worry about. The bleeding is usually similar to normal period bleeding.

How long do you bleed after abortion?

Expect to bleed like a normal menstrual period, and you may pass small blood clots. Bleeding usually stops after 1-2 weeks, but some women spot until their next period. Sometimes you may have a short episode of pain, with a gush of blood or a clot several weeks after the abortion - contact us if this continues.

How long until you get your period after an abortion?

Abortion starts a new menstrual cycle, so your period should go back to normal 4-8 weeks after your abortion. When your next period will come depends on the birth control method you use. If you're not on birth control, you should have a period by 8 weeks after your abortion.

How soon after abortion can you get pregnant?

Women can become pregnant within 2 weeks of an abortion. For those who are ready to get pregnant again, there is generally no medical reason to delay trying to conceive — unless a doctor advises otherwise. Women do not need to take extra steps to become pregnant after an abortion.

Is the abortion pill at 6 weeks painful?

It's kind of like having a really heavy, crampy period, and the process is very similar to an early miscarriage. (If you don't have any bleeding within 24 hours after taking the second medicine, misoprostol, call your nurse or doctor.) The cramping and bleeding can last for several hours.

Do abortions affect fertility?

Having an abortion will not usually affect your chances of becoming pregnant and having normal pregnancies in the future. But there's a very small risk to your fertility and future pregnancies if you develop a womb infection during the procedure that's not treated promptly.

What are signs of incomplete abortion?

Can you drive home after abortion pill?

Do I need a ride? You can drive yourself after your Abortion Pill appointment.

How do I clean my uterus after a miscarriage?

If you've had a miscarriage, your provider may recommend: Dilation and curettage (also called D&C). This is a procedure to remove any remaining tissue from the uterus. Your provider dilates (widens) your cervix and removes the tissue with suction or with an instrument called a curette.

Why can't you bath after an abortion?

You should not have a bath for 48 hours after your abortion as this could increase the risk of infection. You can have a shower, but as you may be feeling light-headed, for your safety please do not have a shower without someone there with you.

What is the name of the abortion pill?

Mifepristone, sold under the brand name Mifeprex and also known as the abortion pill, RU-486, blocks progesterone, a hormone essential to the development of a pregnancy, and thereby prevents an existing pregnancy from progressing.

What is the price of mifepristone?

Although mifepristone costs US$83.33 for every 200-mg tablet in the United States, the actual excess cost of using a mifepristone regimen, as compared with a misoprostol-alone regimen, is only US$22 to US$32. The actual cost of a mifepristone regimen is lower than that of a misoprostol-alone regimen in India.

What happens if you have a miscarriage and don't get cleaned out?

Often, some of the pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus after a miscarriage. If it is not removed by scraping the uterus with a curette (a spoon-shaped instrument), you may bleed for a long time or develop an infection.

Can abortion happen without bleeding?

Can you have a miscarriage without bleeding? Most of the time, bleeding is the first sign of a miscarriage. However, a miscarriage can occur without bleeding, or other symptoms may appear first. Many women prefer the term pregnancy loss to miscarriage.

Do I have to follow up after abortion?

Follow-up Exam

It is recommended that you have a follow-up pelvic exam 3 to 4 weeks after your abortion to be sure you are fully recovered. A female clinician will perform the exam.

What causes miscarriage?

Most miscarriages occur because the fetus isn't developing as expected. About 50 percent of miscarriages are associated with extra or missing chromosomes. Most often, chromosome problems result from errors that occur by chance as the embryo divides and grows — not problems inherited from the parents.

Is misoprostol taken orally or inserted?

Misoprostol can be administered in multiple ways but has been traditionally inserted vaginally when used for management of missed abortions. Some studies have shown that some women are not comfortable with vaginal insertion of misoprostol and prefer oral administration.

How many abortions can cause infertility?

The risk of a major complication with a legal abortion in the United States — meaning a complication that could theoretically lead to infertility — is 0.23 percent. Even with second trimester and later procedures that risk is only 0.41 percent.

Can u get pregnant on your period?

If you have sex without using contraception, you can conceive (get pregnant) at any time during your menstrual cycle, even during or just after your period.