The Abortion Procedure
- A speculum is used to
open the vagina.
- The entrance to the
uterus (the cervix) is grasped and pulled forward for access.
- The cervix is then
dilated by inserting metal rods (dilators) of increasing size.
- A plastic tube with a
rounded tip called a Karmens catheter, is inserted into the
uterus through the cervix.
- Using a vacuum pump
attached to the tubing, suction removes the foetus along with
the placenta and the uterine lining.
- Usually the walls of
the uterus are then scraped with a curette (a small sharp
instrument with a spoon-shaped end) to check that the uterus is
empty.
Are there any possible
physical effects?
Are there any other
risks of Abortion?
Are there any other options?
