Patient's question:
What tests need to be done before an abortion? Can the surgery be performed immediately after the tests are completed? How long does the surgery take?Doctor's answer:
After pregnancy, if you don't want to keep the baby and are considering an induced abortion, thorough preoperative examinations are necessary. First, an ultrasound examination is required to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy. If the diagnosis is an intrauterine pregnancy, the choice of surgery requires a complete blood count, blood type, and coagulation tests. Additionally, liver and kidney function tests, as well as infectious disease screening, are needed. A urinalysis and electrocardiogram should also be performed. If no abnormalities are found, the surgery can proceed. A standard induced abortion can be performed directly, with the procedure taking only a few minutes. Once prepared, the surgery can be completed in about 2-3 minutes.