Patient's question:
I want to ask if I need to undergo a painless abortion, specifically a transcervical ultrasound-guided painless abortion procedure. I'd like to know if it's just like a regular procedure but with an additional sedative? Also, what should I pay attention to before and after the surgery? Is this surgery painful?Doctor's answer:
General abortion procedures can be completed in just a few minutes. If the entire process, including pre-procedure examinations, the surgery itself, and post-procedure rest, is without complications, it typically takes about 3-4 hours.Points to Note:
- Rest and ensure adequate nutrition.
- Avoid heavy physical labor and contact with cold water within the first two weeks after the procedure.
In terms of nutrition, simply pay a bit more attention than usual—avoid excessive supplementation. Consume sufficient protein to strengthen the body's resistance to illness and promote the rapid healing of injured organs. Eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and soy products, along with fresh, vitamin-rich vegetables, to speed up recovery.
Maintain cleanliness of the external genital area. Avoid sexual intercourse for the first month after the procedure, and avoid tub baths for the first two weeks, to prevent bacterial infection.
Monitor the bleeding. If vaginal bleeding persists for more than two weeks post-procedure, accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, or cloudy, foul-smelling discharge, seek medical attention promptly for follow-up and treatment.
If there are no discomforts, follow the doctor's advice to return for a follow-up visit two weeks or one month after the procedure. This visit may include a vaginal ultrasound, gynecological examination, and routine tests of secretions to assess post-procedure recovery.