Patient's question:
Hello doctor, could you please explain the process of an abortion? I plan to have an abortion, but I feel very scared and don't know what the process of having an abortion is like.Doctor's answer:
Classification of the entire process of painless abortion:Painless Abortion Process:
1. Outpatient gynecological examination
1. Registration
2. See the doctor
3. Gynecological examination
4. Determine the cleanliness of the vagina
5. Measure the size of the uterus
6. Pregnancy test (confirm pregnancy)
7. Further tests for confirmed pregnant individuals: blood routine, urine routine, liver function (HIV antibody test), HIV test, electrocardiogram, B
8. Anesthesia check (anesthesia tolerance)
9. Schedule the surgery
2. Surgery period
1. Enter the preoperative preparation room, remove clothes (naked), and wear a surgical gown (patient-provided)
2. Establish an intravenous access
3. Enter the operating room
4. Lie on the operating table, legs separated and fixed on supports
5. Connect the electrocardiogram and blood pressure monitor
6. Perform a vaginal examination to determine the position of the uterus (anteverted or retroverted)
7. Perform vaginal disinfection
8. Inject propofol to begin anesthesia
3. Post-surgery
1. After the surgery, dry the bloodstains on the vulva
2. The nurse dresses the patient
3. Return to the ward for 1 hour before going home
4. Recovery period
1. After going home, engage in appropriate activities
2. Avoid sitting baths
3. Take three days of blood-stimulating and anti-inflammatory medication
4. It is normal to have a small amount of bleeding for 15 days
5. Return to the hospital for a check-up after 15 days
6. Avoid sexual activity for one month