Abortion

What are the Types of Abortion?

Medical abortion (Medicated)

In medical abortion, which does not require any surgery and is also called medication abortion, some medications are given to the person who will have the abortion. These medications are specifically aimed at causing the uterus to contract and empty. It may take up to 24 hours for an abortion to occur after taking medication. The patient should be monitored under the supervision of a doctor both before and after taking medication.

Surgical abortion

Surgical abortion; It is the process of terminating the pregnancy by surgically removing the fetus from the uterus. The most commonly applied surgical abortion method is the vacuum method. On the other hand, dilation and evacuation abortion are also among the surgical abortions performed.

How is Abortion Done?

It is a procedure that usually takes 10-15 minutes and is performed under local or general anesthesia.
After these steps, the abortion process is completed. After the abortion procedure, the person is usually discharged with a 1-hour rest period. For patients who are treated with antibiotics in case of infection, it is generally recommended not to have sexual intercourse for 1 week, and if so, to use birth control.

When is Abortion Done?

While abortion is recommended in the first 5-6 weeks of pregnancy to be medically sound, abortion is performed in early pregnancy and in pregnancies that generally do not exceed the first 10 weeks.

What are the Risks of Abortion?

Abortion has some risks that are not seen in every person and are rarely experienced. The main risks are infection, bleeding and wounds in the uterus.
However, abortion risks include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Pregnancy tissue that is likely to remain in the uterus
• wound in the cervix
• Allergic reaction to medications
• Nausea
• Dizziness

What to Do After Abortion?

You do not need to make another appointment after a medical or surgical abortion. You can clarify the situation by taking a pregnancy test to ensure that the pregnancy has ended.
Especially if you have had a medical abortion, you may experience symptoms of nausea and diarrhea due to the effects of the medications. In surgical abortion, some side effects may occur due to the effect of anesthesia.
What to do against symptoms or complications that may occur after abortion are as follows: