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Abortion Services
Early Surgical Abortion or Menstrual Extraction Procedure: 3 to 6 weeks from last menses
Women are given a medication (Misoprostol) orally or vaginally to prime the cervix (soften and open). This allows for easier opening of the cervix when the surgery begins. There is less cramping, less bleeding, and a lower incidence of tissue remaining inside the uterus after the surgery is complete.
Once the cervical preparation is complete, you are taken to our sterile examination room. You lie in the position as if you are having a Pap Smear for approximately 5 to 8 minutes. There will be supportive staff with you in the exam room at all times. The Physician places a speculum (the same type used for your Pap Smear) inside your vagina and then numbs the cervix (lower part of the uterus (mother’s womb) with a local anesthetic. Most women have minimal to no discomfort with this portion of the procedure. The cervix is then dilated (stretched open) with dilators if necessary. A lot of times, this is not necessary because of our cervical priming technique as described above. There may be mild cramping associated with opening the cervix that lasts a few seconds. A sterile cannula (thin tube) is placed through the cervix and this is attached to the aspirator. This part of the procedure lasts about 30 seconds. The instruments are then removed.
After 10 to 15 minutes of completing the procedure, if IV Sedation is not given, the patient can usually return to her normal activities without any problem. Most women feel comfortable enough to have sex the next day if they choose.
Complications
Complications are very rare when performing surgical procedures at this early gestation. All surgeries carry certain risks. The complications occur in far less than 1% of the procedures. They include retained pregnancy tissue, blood clots, bleeding, cramps, laceration of the cervix, cervical tears, uterine perforation, temperature, pelvic infection, and even death. No deaths have occurred at our offices. No one has been hospitalized due to a complication of this procedure. There is no evidence in medical studies indicating that women who choose to undergo an abortion procedure have a higher incidence of breast cancer, or higher rates of mental health problems compared to women who carry an unwanted pregnancy to term and keep their child. |
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www.womenscenter.com
Legal Abortion By Pill Clinic
Offering Medical and Surgical Abortion
3 to 24 Weeks |
