Patient's question:
I am pregnant but I cannot have this child. I also cannot afford to raise her alone. I need to go to the hospital for an abortion. How long does a painless abortion procedure take? The kind of help I need: How long does a painless abortion procedure take?Doctor's answer:
Within 42 days of pregnancy, medication abortion can be considered to terminate an early pregnancy. After 42 days, it is generally recommended to undergo artificial abortion or a painless abortion procedure. If the pregnancy is too far along, induction abortion is necessary to terminate the pregnancy. Around 40 to 70 days of pregnancy, undergoing a painless abortion is relatively better. The total time for a painless abortion is approximately one hour. During this period, the pregnant woman will undergo a thorough examination, receive anesthesia, undergo the surgery, and be closely monitored. The surgical procedure itself usually takes about three to five minutes.