How long does it usually take to have an abortion?

With the openness of sex, many people have become pregnant due to inadequate contraceptive measures. Unexpected pregnancies leave them unprepared, so they want to get rid of the baby as soon as possible through abortion. So how long does an abortion usually take? The following content gives a detailed introduction to many women, so you can have a comprehensive understanding.

How long does it take to perform an abortion surgery?

The timing of abortion surgery is related to the actual situation of the woman. Generally speaking, a painless abortion operation only takes a few minutes.

Painless abortion is a new type of abortion method. After giving the patient intravenous anesthesia, the patient will fall asleep in about 30 seconds. The doctor can complete the operation in about a few minutes. The entire operation only takes 3-5 minutes.

Of course, the above only introduces the operation time. In addition, in order to ensure the safety of the operation, detailed examinations are required before the operation: leucorrhea examination, B-ultrasound examination, gynecological examination, electrocardiogram, liver function test, etc. Generally, the preoperative examination takes about 1-2 hours.

Finally, for female friends who are in better physical condition, once they regain consciousness, they only need to rest in the hospital for about an hour and then they can leave the hospital on their own.

Post-abortion care: Female friends should pay attention to the following measures:

1. Post-painless abortion care should include prohibiting sexual intercourse within 1 month to prevent genital organ infection. If you have fever, abdominal pain, or vaginal discharge with an unusual odor, seek medical attention immediately.

2. After the abortion, you should rest in bed for 2 to 3 days. You can get out of bed and move around later, gradually increase the activity time, and read less newspapers and watch less TV.

3. Within 2 weeks after the operation, rest in bed appropriately. Do not engage in heavy physical labor within half a month after the abortion and avoid contact with cold water.

4. Eat more nutritious food to restore your body to normal as soon as possible. This is a more important point in the care after painless abortion.

5. Keep the vulva clean and hygienic, wash it 1-2 times a day with warm water, and change sanitary napkins frequently.

How long does it usually take to have an abortion? The above content gives a detailed introduction to many women. Therefore, for many women who want to have an abortion, in order to make the abortion safer and faster, they should choose a large hospital. By having an abortion and doing a good job of nursing, they can recover as soon as possible.