Surgical Abortion in 20 Minutes - Female Gynaecologist, Safe and Legal

A surgical abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. A surgical abortion removes the pregnancy (the contents of the fetus in the uterus) through surgery. A surgical abortion is a good option for anyone who wants to terminate the pregnancy is a safe clinical or hospital setting. Surgical abortions remove the fetus and placenta from the mother’s womb.

A surgical abortion, also known as suction aspiration abortion is a one day procedure, done at a clinic or hospital, under local anesthesia. Surgical abortion is a viable treatment for women who are long way into their pregnancy or for those whose pregnancy cannot be terminated by abortion pills. The MTP Law in India permits abortion through surgery only till 24th week of pregnancy.

Medilux Women's healthcare center is a registered and licensed healthcare centre for safe surgical abortion. Over the years, Medilux Women's healthcare center has immense faith and trust of thousands of patients for delivering safe, affordable and legal surgical abortion services. The goodwill of the healthcare centre and the reputation of the gynecologists who perform surgical abortions with all ethical measures, make Medilux Women's healthcare center one of the top-notch healthcare centre in India for abortion.

All surgical abortions at Medilux Women's healthcare center are performed adhering to the new amendment in the MTP Act, 1971. Medilux Women's healthcare center gynecologists not only perform abortion but also counsel every patient, guide them thoroughly through the procedure and follow transparency, empathy, and fairness as the most important principles while performing a surgical abortion.

Some of the features that make Medilux Women's healthcare center a highly sought after clinic for surgical abortion are:

• Safe, legal and minimal pain abortion
• Highly experienced female gynecologists
• State-of-the-art clinics for abortion
• Extreme level of confidentiality guaranteed
• Professional guidance and counseling during and after the procedure

Surgical abortion is usually a minor operation. Depending upon the duration of the pregnancy, the following types of surgical abortions are performed:

Vacuum Aspiration

• Vacuum aspiration is performed till 14 weeks of pregnancy.
• The procedure is performed under either local or general anesthesia.
• The procedure involves a vacuum source to detach and remove the embryo or the fetus through the cervix.
• A thin cannula attached to a pump is passed into the uterus. Once the pump is turned on, the tissues of the fetus gently get removed from the uterine wall.

Dilation & Curettage

• Dilation & Curettage is a quick, bladeless, minimal pain procedure and ensures complete expulsion with same-day discharge.
• First, the doctor gives medicine for the dilation of the cervix. This is particularly important for the pregnancy tissue to expel out of the birth canal. It may take 30–40 minutes or more.
• Once the cervix is dilated, the surgeon uses a curettage instrument to remove all the pregnancy tissues from the uterus.
• Soon after a few hours, the cervix contracts naturally and the pregnancy is ended without any cuts or sutures.

Induction Abortion

• During the process, the doctor gives medicine that puts you into labor so that the uterus contracts to release the pregnancy.
• The doctor may use suction to clear out the uterus. You may have to stay in the hospital for a day as the procedure may take longer.
• If you experience cramps and severe pain, the doctor may prescribe some sedatives to prevent discomfort.

Before your surgical abortion, your gynecologist will explain the complete procedure during the consultation. After evaluating your health condition and the stage of pregnancy, the doctor will provide specific instructions to help you prepare for the procedure.

Important things to take care of before the day of your surgical abortion include:

• Take all prescribed medicines (dilation medicines, pain relievers, or regular medications) as advised by the doctor.
• Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as you should not drive yourself.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco for at least one or two days before the procedure.
• Do not eat or drink anything on the day of the surgery unless specifically allowed by your doctor.
• Keep sanitary pads ready, as mild bleeding after the procedure is common.
• Carry a heating pad or hot water bottle to help relieve post-procedure cramps or discomfort.
• Reach the clinic or hospital at least 2 hours before the scheduled procedure time.
• Most importantly, stay mentally prepared and calm. Taking it easy will help you feel more comfortable.

The post-surgery situation is different for every woman; while someone might return to daily work life within a day or two, others might take a longer time.

• You may experience sever cramps after the surgical abortion which may last for 2-4 days. Some women experience the cramps for 7-10 days or even longer.
• Many women experience vaginal bleeding along with abdominal cramps. For some, the bleeding might be minimal, for others, the bleeding might be heavier and include blood clots too. If your bleeding soaks through two or sanitary pads within an hour, consult with your gynecologist without delay.
• To ease your pain, your gynecologist will prescribe over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers or antibiotics.
• It may take somewhere around a month or two to come back to normal.
• There is a slight risk of infection at the surgical site and hence you may be asked to refrain from sex until the doctor says it is okay to resume the same.
• You may experience bouts of mood swings, depression, nausea, tiredness, vomiting and diarrhea
• You will be guided how to take a shower (bathing is not advised usually) and the activities you can do and the ones you need to avoid.

In the days following an abortion, a woman may feel drained and tired, physically and mentally. Hence, both physical and mental care is necessary post-abortion.

Physical Care

• Get someone (a friend or a family person) to take care of you after the procedure. Do not indulge yourself in any strenuous work.
• Try these to reduce the abdominal cramps:
• Use a heating pad
• Gently massage the stomach and the lower back.
• Over-the-counter pills to relieve pain (seek doctor consultation before)
• Attend the follow-up consultations to make sure you are doing fine

Emotional Care

After having an abortion, a person’s progesterone and estrogen levels gradually drop down, which causes low moods. Anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders are common mental issues during the post-abortion phase.

To settle down with the emotional changes, take adequate time off work. Speak to family members and friends who you trust. Don’t carry the feeling only within yourself.

Recovery after a surgical abortion is not tough but might not be easy too. But, it is different from person to person. Recovery may take longer for late-term abortions. If complications develop, recovery can take several weeks.