Which Department Should I Visit for an Abortion Procedure?
Abortion, also known as induced abortion, refers to the termination of pregnancy through surgical methods. It is an "artificial" way to terminate pregnancy. Surgical methods include vacuum aspiration and forceps curettage. In vacuum aspiration, a hollow suction tube is inserted into the uterine cavity to aspirate the embryonic tissue from the uterus through negative pressure. In forceps curettage, an oval-shaped forceps is used to remove large pieces of embryonic tissue from the uterus.
Abortion can have significant harm to the human body, and in severe cases, it can lead to infertility. So, which department should one consult for an abortion? Let's take a look.
Firstly, the choice of abortion method depends on the duration of pregnancy. If the pregnancy is between 6 and 10 weeks, vacuum aspiration can be chosen. If the pregnancy is within seven weeks, drug abortion may be an option. For both vacuum aspiration and drug abortion, one should consult the gynecology department. Routine examinations such as blood analysis, coagulation tests, infection screens, and vaginal discharge tests will be performed in the gynecology department. Additionally, a B-ultrasound examination is necessary to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy. If painless vacuum aspiration is chosen, an electrocardiogram (ECG) may also be required. After these examinations, the gynecologist will assess whether the abortion can be performed, and if so, the surgery can be carried out in the outpatient day surgery room.
Abortion, also known as induced abortion, refers to the termination of pregnancy through surgical methods. Surgical techniques include vacuum aspiration and forceps curettage. In vacuum aspiration, a hollow suction tube is inserted into the uterine cavity to aspirate the embryonic tissue through negative pressure. In forceps curettage, an oval-shaped forceps is used to remove large pieces of embryonic tissue. Abortions can be performed before 14 weeks of pregnancy. For unexpected pregnancies where the woman does not want to keep the child, abortion becomes a necessary choice.
After an abortion, women need to be aware of certain things. The endometrium of the uterus may be damaged to some extent due to the suction and scraping of surgical instruments within the uterine cavity. It takes time for the endometrium to recover. It is common for women who have undergone abortions to experience irregular menstrual cycles initially, indicating that the endometrium needs time to heal. Although abortions generally do not affect future pregnancies, they can still lead to complications such as infection, bleeding, intrauterine adhesions, and cervical relaxation, which require prompt treatment.
