What are the preparations before abortion?

Abortion is a very popular operation in current medicine. Generally speaking, in order to avoid abortion causing more harm to women's bodies, women must pay attention to the corresponding preoperative preparations before undergoing abortion. Therefore, this article will introduce to you the things that need to be prepared before abortion. Let’s take a look at it together, I hope everyone can understand it.

Termination of pregnancy by artificial or medical methods within 3 months of pregnancy is called early pregnancy termination, also known as artificial abortion. It is used as a remedy for unexpected pregnancy due to contraceptive failure. It is also used for those who need to terminate pregnancy due to illness or to prevent congenital malformations or genetic diseases. Artificial abortion can be divided into two methods: surgical abortion and medical abortion. Commonly used methods include vacuum aspiration abortion, forceps curettage abortion and medical abortion.

When undergoing abortion, you must choose a qualified designated medical institution. Painless abortion does not require special preparation, but you need to fast for 4-6 hours before the operation. It is best to take a shower before the operation to avoid having to take a shower after the operation, but be careful not to catch a cold. Other methods depend on your own situation, and the doctor will explain them to you in advance. At the same time, you should maintain a comfortable and peaceful state of mind during the operation.

No sexual intercourse three days before abortion: Sexual intercourse before abortion can easily increase the chance of vaginitis infection, so sexual intercourse should be prohibited before abortion.

Wear loose and clean clothes before an abortion: Take a shower the night before an abortion, change into loose clothes, and prepare sanitary napkins, toilet paper, etc.

Pre-abortion examination: including B-ultrasound, gynecological examination, electrocardiogram, liver function examination, etc. Check whether it is a normal pregnancy (to rule out ectopic pregnancy) and whether there is inflammation. The main purpose is to check whether abortion is possible to ensure the smooth progress of the abortion operation. If there is inflammation, abortion should usually be performed only after the inflammation is cured.

Grasp the best time before abortion: It is relatively safer to complete the operation within the best time. It can reduce the risk of the operation while ensuring the safety of the operation. Generally, the best time is 5-8 weeks after pregnancy.

What preparations should be made before having an abortion? As mentioned above, before having an abortion, female friends must pay attention to the corresponding examinations and pay attention to grasping the best time for the abortion. At the same time, when choosing an institution to perform an abortion, in order to avoid failure of the operation and the occurrence of sequelae, you must choose a regular and professional institution for the operation.