Can I have surgical abortion at 4 weeks?
Surgical abortion is a safe and straightforward day-surgery procedure that is most commonly performed in the first trimester (up to 12–14 weeks’ gestation). Second trimester termination of pregnancy, also known as late term abortion, may be performed up to 20-22 weeks’ gestation, depending on where you live.
Can you still be pregnant after a vacuum abortion?
Having an abortion doesn’t affect your fertility in most cases. You can actually get pregnant just a few weeks after having an abortion, even if you haven’t had a period yet. This will depend on how far along you were in your pregnancy before the abortion happened.
How will I feel after a vacuum abortion?
After the procedure, you may have bleeding and spotting. You also may have cramps that feel like menstrual cramps. Guilt, anxiety, and sadness are common reactions after a miscarriage.
What can I expect from a suction abortion?
Pass a thin tube (cannula) into the cervical canal, and apply suction to gently remove all tissue from the uterus. As the uterine tissue is removed, the uterus will contract. Most women feel cramping during the procedure. The cramps will decrease after the tube is removed.
What does vacuum aspiration feel like?
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.
What happens after a vacuum aspiration?
After the procedure, you may have bleeding and spotting. You also may have cramps that feel like menstrual cramps. Guilt, anxiety, and sadness are common reactions after a miscarriage. It is also common to want to know why a miscarriage has happened.
Do you bleed after vacuum aspiration?
It is normal to have light bleeding or small clots of blood from the vagina. Bleeding may last for up to 6 weeks following your procedure. It is also normal to experience little to no bleeding. Use maxi pads while you recover.
What happens after a vacuum abortion?
How long do you bleed after vacuum abortion?
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. Ask your doctor when it is okay to have sex.