Patient's question:
I plan to have an abortion, but the doctor said my child is quite old and it might take a bit longer. How long does the anesthetic last for an abortion procedure?Doctor's answer:
If you choose to have an abortion using anesthesia, most often, a painless abortion is considered. This surgical method involves being under full anesthesia, primarily using intravenous anesthesia. The duration of the anesthesia usually depends on the length of the surgery. If the surgery is longer, the anesthesia may last longer. If the surgery is shorter, the dosage of anesthesia used will be less, resulting in a relatively shorter duration.