What is Abortion? How is it done, how long does it take?
Abortion is a word of French origin, and in gynecology, it is the process of removing a piece of the uterus by scraping it. However, in today's technology, abortion is performed by vacuum aspiration. The patient is put to sleep with sedation anesthesia and curettage is performed using the vacuum aspiration method. This process takes 7 minutes. After the application is completed, the patient is kept under observation for about 1 hour and discharged. The patient continues his normal life. The patient is asked to come for a check-up after 1 week, and after the abortion, the patient is prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection in the uterus for any reason. Our patients' information is kept confidential for privacy. In accordance with Law No. 2012, your abortion information is kept confidential and not shared with anyone for patient privacy. Our patients are informed about family planning before abortion. Abortion is performed within 5-6 minutes and the patient is woken up and rested for about 20 minutes. The patient is checked with 4D ultrasound and our patient is discharged. The patient is called for a check-up 1 week after the abortion. The first menstrual bleeding after abortion occurs after 25-26 days.
What is abortion information confidentiality?
Patients' personal information is mandatory in terms of patient privacy. It cannot be shared except under certain circumstances. You can inform the hospital about your sensitivity about keeping your information confidential, sharing it is a crime and is prohibited.
How Long Does Abortion Take?
The abortion process takes approximately 7 minutes. The application process, examination and ultrasound imaging takes 1 hour, and the waiting period under control after the abortion is 1 hour.
Except for cases permitted by law and medical obligations, the confidentiality of the patient's private and family life cannot be violated. A person cannot be subjected to medical research without his/her consent and the permission of the Ministry. The patient may also explicitly request that his/her privacy be protected.
Vacuum Method in Abortion
After a vacuum abortion, one should not become pregnant again for at least 3 months and should not terminate a pregnancy again. The right time to have an abortion is after the gestational sac is seen on ultrasound. Definitely Gynecology and Obstetrics The pregnancy should be done by a gynecologist.
The risks of the vacuum method have been investigated and no negative findings have been found for subsequent pregnancies.
What is required to have an abortion?
To have an abortion, you must make an appointment, come to our hospital on the day of the procedure, and have your ID with you when you come. Simply sign the consent form. Since you will receive sedation and anesthesia before the procedure, you will need to fast for about 6 hours. After the abortion, you will be under surveillance for about 1 hour, then you will be discharged and you can continue your normal life. If you want it with local anesthesia, you do not have to be hungry.
Hymen Replantation
There are 2 types of permanent and temporary. The hymen is stitched. The permanent method is the flap method, which can be performed at any time. As for the temporary method, it is appropriate to do it about 1 week and 10 days before the wedding night. Call our patient consultant for information.
Menstrual irregularity after abortion?
Menstrual irregularity may occur for 3-4 months after abortion. The first menstrual bleeding comes after 35-40 days. After an abortion, sexual intercourse is not recommended until the bleeding ends and it is recommended that you do not get pregnant again for up to 3 months. It is recommended that you do not enter the pool or sea jacuzzi for a while until the bleeding ends after the abortion. Intrauterine wounds that are still open are an important issue in terms of preventing infection. Antibiotic treatment is applied after the procedure.
Which anesthesia is used in abortion?
What is applied to the patient before the abortion procedure? The anesthesia technique is sedo, or sedation technique. During sedation, the patient is in a semi-sleep state, wakes up in a short time after the procedure and does not feel any pain.
Menstrual irregularity after abortion?
Menstrual irregularity may occur for 3-4 months after abortion. The first menstrual bleeding comes after 35-40 days. After an abortion, sexual intercourse is not recommended for about 1 month and it is recommended not to get pregnant again for about 3 months.
How many times should you have an abortion?
There is no specific number or limit to having an abortion. It is okay if done carefully and without damaging the tissues, but it is not good to have multiple abortions. If the possibility of infertility increases, we recommend family planning.
Where is Abortion Performed?
Abortion is Performed in the Hospital. It must be in a healthy and hygienic environment. Abortion instruments, materials and medical supplies used must be disposable. It is legal to have an abortion in hospitals or surgical medical centers. Because in cases where emergency intervention is required, if an intensive care environment is required, make sure that there is an operating room and intensive care unit in the center where you have the abortion. An abortion report is available upon request. Abortion is prohibited in places such as private clinics other than hospitals and surgical medical centers.
Post-Abortion Pregnancy
A new pregnancy is not recommended in the first months after abortion. If there is no tissue loss during the application, pregnancy may occur again. The risks of abortion, of course, vary depending on the doctor's skill and ability.
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