Vacuum aspiration

For most women, the words “vacuum aspiration” evoke associations with unwanted pregnancy. Indeed, this technique is often used to perform an abortion. But there are other reasons for doing it.

How to do vacuum aspiration

Vacuum aspiration is considered to be an essentially small operation, during which the contents of the internal part are removed using suction. uterus. In this case, the organ is minimally injured. Only the endometrium of the uterus is removed, and the walls of the organ and its cervix remain undamaged.

Before vacuum aspiration is performed, the woman must undergo tests, the purpose of which is to determine the gestational age during abortion and the presence of inflammatory processes. The procedure itself is performed on an outpatient basis and takes only 10 minutes.

First, the external genital organs are treated with an antiseptic, then anesthesia is given. The procedure is performed either under general anesthesia or using local anesthesia. In the latter case, the woman feels tolerable pain in the lower abdomen.

The tip of the pump is inserted into the uterus. In this case, for nulliparous women, the cervix is ​​first dilated with a special instrument. Using a pump, the contents of the uterus are exfoliated and brought out. Then active contraction of the uterus begins, stopping after the tip is withdrawn.

Vacuum aspiration - indications

This procedure is used quite often to terminate a pregnancy. But at the same time, the pregnancy period should be short - less than 5 weeks, or more precisely up to 21 days without the next menstruation. In addition to abortion, there are other indications for vacuum aspiration:

• Termination in case of pathologies of pregnancy development.
• To improve uterine contraction in the postpartum period. Vacuum aspiration removes the remains of the placenta and blood clots, which prevent the organ from fully contracting.
• In case of spontaneous miscarriage to remove residues or in case of missed abortion.
• During inflammatory processes in the organ cavity.
• To obtain samples of endometrial pathologies for subsequent histological examination.
• When there is uterine bleeding or accumulation of blood or other fluid in the uterus.

There are a number of contraindications to vacuum aspiration. These include:

• The pregnancy is too advanced.
• Exacerbation of chronic inflammation or acute inflammation.
• Infectious process.
• Improper development of the uterus.
• Neoplasms in the uterus that deform it. For example, if there is fibroids.
• Other serious illnesses of women.
• Less than six months have passed since the previous termination of pregnancy.

Recovery after vacuum aspiration

Since the operation lasts only a few minutes and does not cause much harm to the organ, the woman can go home 1 hour after it is performed. For about two weeks after vacuum suction, a woman may experience slight bleeding similar to menstruation. During this time, you must use sanitary pads. Do not use sanitary tampons for this purpose during the first month after surgery.

Often after surgery, a woman feels tired and may feel dizzy. This is a normal reaction of the body. It is best to stay at home and rest for the first 24 hours after surgery. If there is a feeling of discomfort or pain, you can take a painkiller.

In the following days, you must continue taking painkillers. If the operation was performed under general anesthesia, then avoid any activities that require high concentration for another 38 hours.

2 weeks after vacuum aspiration, the woman must return to the antenatal clinic and undergo a control ultrasound. If the results show that the uterus is not completely cleaned, then the procedure is repeated or the organ cavity is cleaned by manual curettage.

Sexual activity is prohibited until the discharge has completely stopped, and then it is necessary to protect yourself with contraceptives. This is necessary to prevent a new pregnancy and to reduce the risk of disease. If there are signs of infection, such as nausea, a strong odor from the discharge, unbearable pain in the lower abdomen, bloating, intense bleeding with the presence of clots, consult a doctor immediately.

Pregnancy after abortion

Most women mistakenly believe that after an abortion they will not become pregnant until at least their first menstruation. This is not true at all. With a successful uncomplicated abortion, a woman is capable of pregnancy within 2 or 3 weeks. Therefore, if you don’t burden yourself contraception, then you may not wait for menstruation.

The female body perceives termination of pregnancy as the beginning of the next cycle. In this regard, a new egg immediately begins to mature. This means that a couple of weeks after the abortion, ovulation will occur and around the same time a new pregnancy may occur. But since the endometrium does not have time to fully recover in such a short period of time, the development of pregnancy in this case is impossible and a miscarriage occurs.

You should not plan a pregnancy for at least six months. During this time, it is necessary to do everything possible to restore health, use contraception during sex. In some cases, the recovery period can last for a year.