How to survive a late-term abortions without trauma

Late-term abortions can cause severe physical and psychological trauma. All clinics where abortions are made, be sure to perform the following procedures:

Confirmation of pregnancy: to determine the exact stage of pregnancy carried ultrasound.

Preoperative examination: standard blood tests Blood tests: a mirror of health   (determination of Rh-factor Rh factor - still medical mystery , Hemoglobin levels), urinalysis. Also, women are tested for susceptibility to different types of anesthesia.

Counselling: Psychological support is very important for a woman who is going to do late-term abortions, because it is going through intense emotional stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis . Also, a woman should get detailed information about its pending procedure and possible complications.

Before abortion

• A woman should get expert psychological help Psychological help: to understand their own rubble ...   and discuss their situation with the therapist.
• Women should be aware of the various methods of abortion and to have the opportunity to choose (in consultation with your doctor).
• Women should be aware of the possible complications associated with the procedure.

After an abortion, a woman must stay for some time in the hospital until the end of the rehabilitation period. In the future, a woman must undergo a check-up.

Disadvantages of late-term abortions

• Any surgery is associated with a risk to health and is fraught with complications.
• Abortion - invasive procedure is often quite painful.
• After the procedure, possible bleeding and cramping.
• During the procedure, anesthetic is used, which can cause discomfort.
• According to some medical organizations, abortion in late pregnancy (after 21 weeks) is approximately 1% of the total number of abortions.

Reasons for vacuum aspiration

Vacuum or mini-abortion, produced in the first trimester of pregnancy.

It is made when:

• Induced abortion (performed for medical reasons, or at the request of the woman)
• A failed medical abortion
• Death of the fetus, but no miscarriage
• Incomplete abortion

Effectiveness

Vacuum abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy is safe and effective and rarely gives complications. Only in rare cases can not terminate an abortion by vacuum aspiration Abortion by vacuum aspiration and its consequences . As a rule, it can happen in a very short period of pregnancy. Manual vacuum aspiration up to six weeks of pregnancy can not in 3% of cases. Then, a second procedure is required.

Risks

Abortion in the early stages, ie before 12 weeks, inclusive, more safe. However, in rare cases there are complications:

• Damage to the uterus or cervix
• Infections caused by bacteria trapped in the uterus during the operation. This is most likely in the presence of diseases, sexually transmitted diseases. Symptoms of infection: fever, pain, weakness, appearing within two to three days after surgery. Taking antibiotics after an abortion reduces the risk of infection

Even rarer complications such as:

• Damage to the uterus wall, which can occur during expansion of the cervix. (However often with a vacuum abortion is not required expansion with the help of instruments). Bleeding in this case is minimal and any treatment is not required.
• Residual tissue in the uterus usually cause repetitive cramping in the lower abdomen and bleeding during the week after the procedure. Sometimes prolonged bleeding begins only a few weeks after the abortion.
• Blood clots. The cervix can be blocked by residual tissue, which is why blood is barely out of the womb. The uterus may increase, causing pain, cramps and nausea.

To remove residual tissues and blood clots may need to repeat vacuum aspiration.

Undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy after the vacuum abortion

Ectopic pregnancy can be detected only after the abortion. Since the fetus is outside the womb, vacuum aspiration does not interrupt the pregnancy. Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy after the abortion may be:

• Increasing pain in the lower abdomen
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Vaginal bleeding
• Dizziness and / or fainting caused by hemorrhage

If you have such symptoms as soon as possible consult a physician.

What you need to consider

The choice between medical and surgical abortion do, based on your medical history and gestational age, as well as, sometimes, your preference.

About 90% of abortions are done in the first trimester of pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, abortion rarely affects a woman's ability to become pregnant in the future. In most cases, you can get pregnant a few weeks after the abortion, although it is usually recommended to wait for the new pregnancy, at least six months. Avoid sex until the body is fully restored - it takes at least a week. Do not forget about the pill and use condoms to prevent infection.

The dramatic changes in hormone levels after pregnancy, abortion can cause depression. If symptoms of depression Depression - a little more than a bad mood   (fatigue, drowsiness or insomnia, changes in appetite, feeling of emptiness, anxiety Anxiety - how to distinguish normal from disease? Irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper   and so on) are stored for more than two weeks, see your doctor.