"How long after pregnancy can an abortion be performed, and is it painful?"
Many women choose to have an abortion due to unexpected pregnancy. There are many abortion methods, and some women are concerned about the pain during the abortion process, so it is important to choose the appropriate method. The timing and pain level of general surgical abortion and medical abortion are different. Surgical abortion is an option within 7 to 10 weeks of pregnancy. If pain is a concern, painless surgical abortion can be chosen. If it's within 7 weeks, medical abortion can be an option.
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Different abortion methods have different timing. If the pregnancy is within 7 weeks, medical abortion can be performed. If it's between 7 and 10 weeks, electrical suction surgical abortion can be done. For 12 weeks, dilation and evacuation are required. Abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy require induction of labor, which requires a certificate of induction of labor, including those outside the plan and medically indicated.
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Generally, painless surgical abortion has a lower pain level. Within 70 days of pregnancy, surgical abortion can be performed directly, or medical abortion can be taken within 49 days. Direct surgical abortion can be painful during cervical dilation. People who are particularly sensitive to pain can choose painless surgical abortion, which is performed under general anesthesia, thus eliminating any discomfort.
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After an abortion, it is important to take care of oneself to avoid postoperative hemorrhage and pay attention to special conditions such as abdominal pain and fever. A routine ultrasound examination should be performed two weeks after the abortion to rule out any residual tissue. If the ultrasound shows any residual tissue, surgical evacuation may be required. Of course, small residuals can also be treated with medication. In case of persistent vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, fever, or other special conditions after the abortion, besides ultrasound examination to rule out residual tissue, gynecological examination should also be performed to rule out infection.
