Patient's question:
My girlfriend is pregnant but feels that she is not yet ready to raise a child. She says she wants to have an abortion but is worried about the potential effects on her body. I want to ask what precautions should be taken before having an abortion procedure?Doctor's answer:
According to the above description, if you first discover that you are pregnant but do not wish to continue the pregnancy, you should strive to undergo an induced abortion within 10 weeks. The earlier the pregnancy, the fewer the surgical complications. Do not wait until the pregnancy is more advanced to have a miscarriage or an induced abortion. For the procedure of painless induced abortion, it is important to first prepare mentally. Because after the surgery, uterine contractions can cause pain. It also carries certain risks that may interfere with future pregnancies. Make sure to arrange your work and prepare for sufficient rest. It is generally recommended to rest for about half a month. Finally, before the surgery, you need to undergo some related examinations. If all vital signs are within the normal range, the surgery can be performed. Before the surgery, you need to fast because some tests require you not to defecate, and anesthesia is also recommended to be fasting for two hours.