How long does vacuum aspiration abortion take?

Vacuum aspiration usually takes between 10 and 15 minutes. It can be done safely in a clinic or medical office under local anesthetic.

How long do you bleed after vacuum aspiration?

It is normal to have mild or moderate vaginal bleeding for 1 to 2 weeks. It may be similar to or slightly heavier than a normal period. The bleeding should get lighter after a week.

How painful is manual vacuum aspiration?

When you feel comfortable and ready, the pregnancy tissue will be removed with a small tube attached to a syringe. You will feel some discomfort during the procedure (similar to period pain). Entonox (‘gas and air’) will also be available for you to use if you wish. If you feel pain please let the nurse or doctor know.

Is vacuum aspiration painful?

Because the procedure involves the use of pain relief medications, vacuum aspiration does not usually hurt. However, a woman may experience a dragging or pulling sensation during the process.

Can you still be pregnant after vacuum aspiration?

So it is possible to become pregnant in the weeks right after the procedure. Avoid sexual intercourse until your body has fully recovered, usually for at least 1 week. Use birth control in the first weeks following the abortion.

Can a suction abortion fail?

Success rate varies with the length of pregnancy and protocol used. When it fails, a suction abortion is necessary. Over 98% successful. Less than 2% of the time, the procedure fails and needs to be repeated.

What are the signs of infection after abortion?

Signs of Infection After an Abortion

Fever.
Unusual or smelly discharge.
Abdominal pain or tenderness.
Bleeding more than expected.
Nausea or vomiting.
Diarrhoea.

Is it normal to smell after abortion?

Periods after a surgical abortion may be lighter at first. They should normalize within a few months. Any blood or discharge you have shouldn’t smell bad. Foul-smelling discharge could be a sign of infection.

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How long does vacuum aspiration abortion take? Vacuum aspiration usually takes between 10 and 15 minutes. It can be done safely in a clinic or medical office under local anesthetic. How long do you bleed after vacuum aspiration? It is normal to have mild or moderate vaginal bleeding for 1 to 2 weeks. It may…