Abortion

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Abortion means ending the pregnancy, so this will not lead to the birth of a child. If a woman thinks she is pregnant, but had not done a pregnancy test, it must as soon as possible.

What is abortion legal?
In England, Wales and Scotland abortion is legal than 24 weeks of pregnancy if two doctors agree that it is necessary for the following reasons:

  • If the baby would harm women's mental or physical health of more than one miscarriage. This includes a woman tells how she feels about the pregnancy, a doctor.
  • If the baby would be harmful to the mental and physical health of children, even though. An abortion is legal at any time during the pregnancy if two doctors agree that:
  • The abortion is necessary to the life of the woman or prevent serious permanent injury to her physical or mental health or
  • There is a high risk that the baby will be seriously handicapped.

Note that the stage of pregnancy is calculated from the first day of the wife of the last period. Also keep in mind that different laws apply outside England, Wales and Scotland.

How can a woman for abortion?

To abortion of NHS, a woman must be referred by a doctor. This may be your own doctor, doctor or local family planning clinic or streaming Center (in 25s).

If the doctor has a moral opposition to abortion, but it should not be included. However, he or she should explain to their patients and to take action to another doctor.

It is important to act quickly. The earlier a woman decides to abortion, the easier it is to free NHS abortion. Although the normal legal limit for abortion is 24 weeks, it is usually easier to abortion of the NHS, as a woman under 12 weeks pregnant. There is on average 2-4 weeks of waiting for the NHS, so it is easier if a woman is less than 8 weeks pregnant.

Women may only apply to private abortion. Early abortions start around £ 450 and go up to £ 750, or higher, in the later stages. For more information on private abortions, visit our helpful organizations.

Once referred to NHS or private abortion, the woman should attend the consultation in the clinic. Her medical history will be taken, and the nurse or doctor will discuss what will happen.

Under 16s

Young women under 16 can have an abortion, but special rules apply for permission. Flow centers are used to see young people under 16 and may be confidential help.


How abortions are performed?
There are two main methods of early abortion:
  • Medical abortion (known as "abortion pill")
Medical abortion can be performed in the first 9 weeks of pregnancy. It contains no operation. The woman gave the pill (mifepristone) and 36 to 48 hours later, tablet (prostaglandins) in her vagina. These two drugs end most early pregnancies within the next four hours. It feels like a very heavy and painful period.

This method is not available. Women should contact the referring doctor or this method is available on the NHS in their area.
  • Vacuum aspiration (also known as the "method of suktsio)
This method is available to 13 weeks of pregnancy. For this procedure, the woman was a general or local anesthesia. In the abortion is carried out through the vagina and is not terminated or seams. The cervix (the entrance to the uterus at the beginning of the vagina) is gently stretched to the pipe to pass through the uterus. After the tube is inserted, only takes a minute to pregnancy by suction. Healthy women take only an hour or so to recover and most go home the same day.

Methods used for later abortions, will depend on the stage of pregnancy. The exact procedure will be explained by a doctor or nurse for the abortion goes ahead.

With abortion should not affect a woman is able to have children in the future.


After abortion

Some women will bleed for several days after the abortion and may have a period of pain, such as pain. "Will be given advice on how to minimize the risk of infection. If bleeding or pain is severe or it has increased temperature or unusual vaginal course, you need a doctor as soon as possible as this could mean that the infection, the treatment.

The woman will have to go to the doctor about one to six weeks after the abortion to ensure that everything is in order.

It is possible to become pregnant again the first time after sex abortion, so that's a good idea to contraception sorted immediately.

Pap Smears

A Pap smear is a test used to look for changes in the cells of the cervix that indicate cervical cancer or conditions that may develop into cancer. Pap smear does not diagnose cancer, but they detect 95% of cervical cancer at a stage where they are not visible with the naked eye. They can then be treated and are almost always curable.

Although Pap smear test is not specific for other gynecological problems or sexually transmitted diseases, Pap smears, the presence of abnormal cells that further testing or research would be needed.


When should I get a pap smear?

It is recommended that all women receive a Pap smear is done within 3 years are sexually active or by age 21. Pap smears should be done every year for at least 3 years, and if they are all normal, your health care provider may change your schedule for Pap smear every 2-3 years. Discuss with your health provider what they recommend for a Pap smear schedule as some still encourage them to be made annually.

Even if your health care provider recommends a Pap smear every 2-3 years, you need to your gynecologist every year for pelvic cavity exams, information on women's health issues and breast exams.

Women need a Pap smear in the middle of their monthly cycle or about 10-20 days after the LMP started. At least 2 days before the test, women should avoid anything in the vagina with sexual intercourse, douching, vaginal cream / suppositories or spermicides. These can interfere with the results of the test and cause an abnormal result.


What happens during a pap smear?

As part of your pelvic cavity exam, your doctor will use a small spatula, brush or swab to take a few cells of the cervix. You may feel some discomfort, but it's not painful. The cells are placed on a microscope slide to a lab for results. You can send your doctor a Pap smear without intercourse, douching or not does not make use of all products and / or drugs in the vaginal area for at least two days prior to the investigation.


What do the results of a pap smear mean?

A negative result means that your cervix is normal.

A positive result indicates the presence of abnormal cells. Your doctor may also call this an abnormal Pap. Remember that this is a test, not a diagnosis. A positive result does not prove that you have cancer or dysplasia (pre-cancerous condition). But it usually means that you should have further evaluation, such as a colposcopy (microscope used to see in the womb) or a biopsy (the removal of a small amount of tissue from the cervix). Your doctor will discuss the results with you.

One in ten Pap smears are an exception, but most are not serious. Further testing will be required to determine whether you have an infection, inflammation, infection, trichomonas, herpes or human papilloma virus.

Researchers believe that cervical cancer is directly related to the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 different types of HPV in about 30 species which are spread through sexual contact and may lead to cervical cancer. HPV is the most important risk factor for cervical cancer, but most women who receive treatment for abnormal cells caused by HPV, not the development of cervical cancer.

In 2003 the FDA approved a test that can be done in combination with a Pap smear to determine if the HPV virus.The HPV DNA test can detect high risk types of HPV before abnormal cells can be detected on the cervix. This screening is recommended for women over the age of 30, at an increased risk of HPV infection turning in pre-cancerous cells.

Some give a negative Pap smear sample because of recent sexual activity or use of vaginal creams and showers. Whatever the reason, an abnormal Pap Pap smear is different in a few months. With a proper screening, cervical cancer is preventable and should be avoided.
What if I'm pregnant, and I have an abnormal pap smear?

A Pap smear is a routine part of your pre-natal care and does not constitute a risk to the fetus. If you have an abnormal Pap during pregnancy your doctor to discuss treatments that can be safely done during pregnancy, or, depending on the diagnosis, delay treatment until after your baby is born. If your doctor suggests a colposcopy and cervical biopsy, there may be slight bleeding from the outer portion of the uterus, but this is not a serious complication.

If your doctor about an internal biopsy in the endo cervical canal, there may be a slight chance of a pregnancy complication. But your health care provider is your best interests in mind and will only do what is medically necessary.

Your doctor may request additional Pap smears during your pregnancy, if necessary. Many times the birth of your baby will wash away any abnormal cervical cells.


When can a woman stop pap smear performed?

According to the National Cancer Institute, women over the age of 70 years and have a history of regular pap smears are very unlikely that the development of cervical cancer and can discuss the possibility of no further need pap smears. Women who have had a hysterectomy with both the uterus and cervix removed, for reasons not related to cancer, may also have the option of no further need pap smears.


Who should pap smears often?

Women who take immunosuppressive medication or a condition that weakens the immune system to further pap smears. These women need to discuss what kind of pap smear, they should schedule their caregivers.

Types of Abortion Procedures

The type of abortion procedure used in elective pregnancy termination is primarily determined by how far a woman during pregnancy. During the first trimester, you will usually take the possibility of a medical or a surgical termination. Before the various abortion procedures, it is recommended that you have a sonogram to determine whether the pregnancy is viable (uterine, non-ectopic pregnancy) and for a precise date of pregnancy or pregnancy. Call the free helpline at 1-866-942-6466 to discuss your questions about abortion.

What abortion procedures used during the first trimester?

In most cases you will have a choice between medical or surgical abortion during the first trimester. Medical terminations are only available through nine weeks of pregnancy. The types of abortion procedures performed during the first quarter are:

* Methotrexate and misoprostol (MTX) is a medical abortion procedure leading to the first seven weeks of pregnancy.
* Mifepristone and misoprostol: a medical abortion procedure leading to the first seven to nine weeks of pregnancy. It is also referred to as RU-486, the abortion pill and Mifeprex.
* Suction aspiration: a surgical abortion procedure to terminate the pregnancy of 6-12-week pregnancy. It is also referred to as suction curettage or vacuum aspiration Filter.

What abortion procedures used during the second quarter?

Medication based abortion procedures are not an option in the second quarter. The types of abortion procedures performed during the second quarter are:

* Dilation and curettage (D & C): a surgical abortion procedure to terminate a pregnancy of 13-15 weeks of pregnancy. It is also referred to as suction curettage or vacuum aspiration Filter.
* Dilation and evacuation (D & E): a surgical abortion procedure to terminate a pregnancy of 15-21 weeks of pregnancy.
* Induction Abortion: a rarely performed surgical procedure where salt water, urea, or potassium chloride is injected into the amniotic sac, prostaglandins are inserted into the vagina and pitocin is injected intravenously.

What abortion procedures used during the third trimester?


Medication based abortion procedures are not an option during the third quarter. The types of surgical abortion procedures during the third quarter are:

* Induction Abortion: a rare surgical procedure done with salt water, urea, or potassium chloride is injected into the amniotic sac, prostaglandins are inserted into the vagina and pitocin is injected intravenously.
* Dilation and extraction: a surgical abortion procedure to terminate a pregnancy after 21 weeks of gestation. This procedure is also known as D & X, Intact D & X, intra Cranial Decompression and Partial Birth Abortion.

Abortion Physical Side Effects

The physical side effects after an abortion will vary from woman to woman. It is important to talk with your Ob/Gyn as well as the doctor who preformed your abortion about possible side effects. Your period should return about 4-6 weeks after the abortion and you can get pregnant again soon after the abortion. If your doctor has prescribed antibiotics, it is important to take them as directed as this will help prevent infection. Call the Helpline toll-free at 1-866-942-6466 with question about abortion.

After an abortion, you may experience the following side effects for up to two weeks:

  • Abdominal pain and cramping
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Spotting and Bleeding

Call your doctor and seek medical attention immediately if your side effects become severe or if you experience any of the following:

  • Severe abdominal and back pain that prohibits you from standing up
  • Bleeding that is heavier than a normal menstrual period
  • Foul-smelling discharge
  • Fever above 100.4 F

RU-486: Mifepristone and Misoprostol

RU-486: Mifepristone (Mifeprex) and misoprostol:

Mifepristone (Mifeprex) and misoprostol medical abortion is a procedure leading to the first seven to nine weeks of pregnancy. It is also referred to as RU-486 or the abortion pill.

  • A physical examination is to determine whether you are eligible for medical abortion procedure. You are not eligible if you have any of the following: ectopic pregnancy, ovarian mass, IUD, use of corticosteroids, adrenal failure, anemia, bleeding disorders or the use of blood thinners, asthma, liver or kidney problems, heart and disease, high blood pressure or.
  • Mifepristone is administered orally during your first office visit. Mifepristone blocks progesterone from the lining of the womb, the fetus to die. This alone can cause contractions to expel the fetus.
  • Misoprostol tablets are given orally or inserted vaginally during the second office visit is 36 to 48 hours later.
  • You will return when the misoprostol will start contractions and expel the fetus. This may be within a few hours or in some cases up to two weeks after taking the misoprostol.
  • A physical examination and two weeks later to ensure the abortion was complete and that no immediate complications.

The side effects and risks of Mifepristone and misoprostol include the following:

  • The procedure is unsuccessful about 8-10% of the time, so an additional surgical abortion procedure for the termination.
  • Cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heavy bleeding, infection
  • Not recommended for women with anemia, bleeding disorders, liver or kidney disease, seizure disorder, acute inflammatory bowel disease, or use an intravenous device (IUD).

Surgical Abortions

Using a type of abortion procedure is based on the time of conception are women. Before seeking a surgical procedure of abortion, it) if feasible, pregnancy (to determine ectopic pregnancy outside the uterus, you get a pregnancy test and ultrasound for the accurate dating of pregnancy We recommend. to find more information about abortion services and free ultrasound exams, call for help.

Hope aspiration:
Puncture aspiration is to do?

The suction aspiration abortion procedure, the first being 6-12 weeks during pregnancy. The technique is known as a vacuum suction aspiration.

And pain medicine in preparation for the abortion provider may give you misoprostol. Use the mirror on the back and feet in the stirrups, the position will be inserted to open the vagina. Has been given a local anesthetic into the cervix. Then, the cone-shaped bar extends to the cervix are used to hold the cervix with tenaculum. Cannula is connected to a suction device in a plastic tube long enough cervix is inserted into the uterus by suctioning the size, placenta and fetus. The procedure typically lasts 10-15 minutes, you need to stay in the clinic for several hours to recover.

Suction aspiration risk of side effects and how?

Common side effects following the procedure, most women, nausea, sweating and cramps, and experience, feeling faint.

Including the possibility of prolonging the bleeding and less frequent side effects, blood clotting, cervical, uterine perforation damage. Standard products for the preservation of the infectious disease caused by bacterial infection and pregnancy and the uterus, pain, scar tissue that can be introduced to cause fever and abdominal tenderness.
If the side effects immediately contact your health care provider, or worsen.

Expansion and curettage (D & C):
Dilation and curettage I do it?

Dilation and curettage, the surgical abortion procedure, the first is 12-15 weeks during pregnancy. Similar to the introduction of vacuum suction curette a dilation and curettage. Spoon, scrape the lining of the long, knife-shaped loop is the length of the fetus from the uterus and placenta. You may insert a suction tube in the final. This procedure is usually possible to stay in five-hour lasts 10 minutes.

And extend the risk of side effects and how curettage?

Except for side effects of suction aspiration and dilation and curettage, and will only increase the chance for perforation of the uterus, is described above.

Immediately if symptoms persist, please contact the medical provider, or worsen.

Expansion and evacuation (D & E):
And evacuation is extended to them?

Expansion of the evacuation procedure and abortion have been 15-21 during the week of pregnancy. In most cases, 24 hours, when the actual procedure to insert a dilator PUROBAIDAKONBU and synthesis in the uterus of abortion. How, when the start of the next day, your provider, place the cone cervical abortion, clamp to keep the uterus in tenaculum has been used to continue the expansion process of increasing the size of rod-like .

Distance of the cannula, is inserted to start the removal of tissue from the lining. Using a spoon, the lining is to remove the residual theft. If necessary, you may be used to remove a large portion of forceps. The final step is the ultimate aspiration is to be removed completely to normal.

Instructions, usually about 30 minutes. Some clinics may proceudre run, it usually is set to run at high risk for complications in hospitals. Usually, we are considering to ensure all of the fetal remains were removed to abortion has been completed.

And extend the risk of side effects and what evacuation?

Common side effects for most women, the bleeding has included the following: nausea may cramp the week. In rare cases, however, the additional risk associated with the evacuation and the extension of the following: the cervix and endometrium, uterus, perforation of the damage of infection is blood clotting.

Immediately if symptoms persist, please contact the medical provider, or worsen.

Induced abortion:
Induced abortion is performed?

Guidance, saline solution to end the survival rate of abortion, urea, potassium chloride using the procedure. Your provider will be administered intravenously to abortion vaginal prostaglandins and Pitocin is inserted. Kelp is usually inserted to start the expansion of the cervix. This procedure is rare and usually only when used, occurs when the fetus or the woman of the disease and medical problems.

What side effects of induced abortion?

Side effects and extended the evacuation, which is similar to the injection of saline or other drugs by mistake is rare that the mother's bloodstream. You may also experience excessive bleeding and cramps.

Immediately if symptoms persist, please contact the medical provider, or worsen.

Extraction and expansion:
To perform the extraction and expansion?

Pregnancy and the expansion of extraction method is used after 21 weeks. Of D & X procedure, intact D & X, is known as partial-birth abortion and intrauterine cranial decompression. Step two days ago, has been inserted into the vagina to dilate the cervix kelp. Your water broke the first three days are not, should be returned to the clinic. Rotated and forceps to grasp the fetus through the birth canal feet are used to pull the shoulder and arm. It is made to allow the suction catheter into a small incision in the skull base. Catheter is removed the substance of the brain, the skull to collapse. After the baby is completely removed.

Whether it is related to the expansion and the removal of side effects and risks?

Evacuation is the same as an extension of side effects. However, it has increased the opportunity for additional emotional problems for further development of the fetus.

Immediately if symptoms persist, please contact the medical provider, or worsen.

Physical Recovery After an Abortion

Physical recovery after an abortion

These instructions are for recovery after a surgical abortion. Most of them apply to a chemical (medical) abortion as well. Okay, so you just have an abortion? What physical evidence should you look? What can you do it for yourself then as well on your back? What about fertility? How fast can you get pregnant again?

To the care of yourself - Basic things you can do:

1. Drink lots of water

2. Stay away from work for a few days, if you can

3. Take vitamins, eat healthy food, and try to sleep

4. Take the antibiotic prescribed by your doctor immediately, and for the full amount of days required!

5. No exercise for two weeks

6. No swimming pools or bath for 2 weeks

7. Not lift anything over 15 pounds for two weeks, do not use ANYTHING vaginally for 2-4 weeks - no sex, no tampons, no showers.

8. You can ovulate as soon as two weeks after an abortion, which means yes, you could get pregnant again within two weeks after an abortion!

9. After 2-4 weeks, you may not have sex unless you again feel physically recovered, and have discussed with your partner what you want to do if an unplanned pregnancy occurs again. Do not be under pressure in sex again before you physically and emotionally ready, and had a serious discussion about the direction for the future unplanned pregnancies. You can pregnant as soon as two weeks after an abortion! Your body will usually go back to the regular cycle, and an egg (ovulation) at 2 weeks post-ab. So if you decide you're ready to resume sexual intercourse again, make sure you are using birth control immediately. As many of us know, birth is not 100% effective. So it's very important that you do not have sex until you are healed physically and emotionally, and you have a clear consensus on what will happen if you become pregnant again unexpectedly.

10. For women who have abortions for maternal health reasons or poor prenatal diagnosis, consult your doctor about birth control and future pregnancies.

11. If you have more than 9 weeks into the pregnancy, it is possible that you may have problems with milk or a milk-like fluid leaks from your breasts after the abortion. The further along you were, the higher the chance that your milk will ". This is sad, but it will not last long. It is a normal functioning of hormones that your body releases when you no longer pregnant. These hormones make you body begins to produce milk if a pregnancy is terminated. May your breasts feel sore, tight, swollen and leaking drops of clear whitish liquid. At times when the milk "let down" and a considerable amount of fluid can come. To help with this stage, wearing a bra well-fitting/snug, and try to prevent the stimulation of your breasts and nipples. Wear the bra 24 hours a day until your milk dries up. It may be one to four weeks for the milk to dry. It will not be as painful as the initial feeling when the milk in first - the milk is' used 'the pressure on the milk channels milk to' dry '. Keep cozy contribute appropriate bra, and take Tylenol for the soreness, and it will disappear. If you have fever or extreme sensitivity to any of your breasts, a doctor - there is also a condition where your milk glands may be contaminated, and will be treated with antibiotics. (This is a rare complication).

12. Visit the newly Abortion Support governance, or the medical Questions and Problems of Directors to discuss each of these topics in more detail: Forum Index

How important is that 2-week check-up then?
It is very important! Why?

* It is important that a doctor check and make sure that no infection in your womb.

* It is important to see if you cure

* It is important to see that your cervix is closed completely - it takes two weeks or longer after an abortion. Once your cervix has returned to normal 'closed', then it is safe for you to swim, take a bath, have intercourse, ect. When your cervix is still open, there is a chance that bacteria can get into your uterus, causing painful and potentially harmful infections.

* It is important to ensure that the abortion was complete. Sometimes there are cases in which tissue is still preserved - it can be a "missed abortion" or an "incomplete abortion." This is a serious matter when it happens, and usually you must immediately subjected to a D & C to remove the remaining tissue.

Not escape the control, it could lead to severe pain and complications later! Some women have stated that they can not to return to the clinic over the two week check-up. That's okay, then call your regular gyn doctor and tell him that you need a check-up immediately. When you tell him that you have had an abortion, they will press to go back to the same clinic that performed the abortion for the audit. Because malpractice issues, doctors are reluctant to follow up on other doctor's work - but firmly that you can not go back to the clinic, and you have to be seen. They tell you they can not see, but his company, and say that you do not always return to the clinic, for your own personal reasons - and insist that the doctor see. If the doctor refuses, then call a new doctor of your health plan, or the yellow pages. Tell this new doctor that you have just switched insurance and must be seen.

Complain of pain, bleeding and cramping and once you are with the doctor, can you tell the truth about what is going on. A doctor will see you there. Just remember that for insurance purposes, they will try as hard as they can to help you return to the clinic. If you do not want to go back to press you a doctor, that you will see.

Do not let them bully you simply ignore your check-up. Previously, I was very shy to say what my doctors about my abortions - when I finally told the truth, I was surprised that he did not comment on all and only pointed out the graph. For some reason I was expecting a lecture, or of the ruling or criticism - instead it was nothing, that is how doctors should respond. Most of them are very non-subjective, and inappropriate comments will not tell you when you had an abortion.