How big does the uterine dilator need to be?

The cervical dilator is relatively unfamiliar to many women. It is mainly a surgical instrument, and its purpose is to dilate the female cervix so that the operation can be performed smoothly. In clinical practice, the use of uterine dilators requires careful timing. Some people believe that uterine dilators are also used during abortions, but this is not applicable to all abortions. So, if a uterine dilator is to be used during an abortion, how big does it need to be?

1. Uterine dilation is the process of using surgical instruments to dilate the cervix for surgery. Painless abortion actually relies on anesthesia to reduce pain, and is essentially not much different from previous abortions. However, with the advancement of abortion technology, painless abortion without cervical dilation can also be performed. It mainly depends on your choice. In fact, abortion is the removal of the gestational sac in the uterus. To remove the gestational sac, medical equipment is generally needed to dilate the uterus so that a relatively thick straw can be inserted to suck out the gestational sac. The great pain caused by abortion comes from this uterine dilation. Since uterine dilation can cause discomfort to the body and cause certain damage to the uterus, patients want to choose a method of surgery that is painless and does not require uterine dilation.

2. Under normal circumstances, abortion surgery does not require cervical dilation. It only needs to dilate your cervix to facilitate the surgery. The dilation is about one centimeter, and then the straw will immediately enter the uterus to take out the gestational sac. Moreover, after the operation, the body will be able to return to its original normal state quickly, and it does not cause any harm to the human body tissues.

3. Painless abortion surgery is performed after you fall asleep with anesthetics. Generally, the cervical opening is relatively loose after anesthetics. If vaginal medication is placed before the operation, there is no need to dilate the cervix. Dilation is only needed if the cervix is ​​very tight. There is no need to worry about this when having a painless abortion. Just make sure to get enough rest after the operation, maintain a regular diet and rest schedule, and keep the vulva clean and hygienic.