Table of contents:
- Various ways to abort the womb
- 1. Drug abortion
- 2. Operating procedures
- Vacuum aspiration
- Dilation and evacuation
- Dilation and extraction
- What are the side effects of illegal drugs as a way to terminate the pregnancy?
Abortion or abortion is often identified with terminating a pregnancy that is unwanted and includes actions that many people oppose. In fact, in certain cases, abortion may be the best choice for both the mother and the fetus in the womb. Even so, the procedure for an abortion must be under the supervision of a doctor. Here's how to do a proper and correct abortion, according to prescribed medical rules.
Various ways to abort the womb
It should be emphasized that it is illegal to abort the womb in order to end an unwanted pregnancy.
However, if you have to do it because of a health condition that makes it impossible to continue the pregnancy, you don't need to worry as long as you follow the doctor's recommendations.
Having an abortion on your own can bring about various health problems. So, it is very important if you do the abortion method with the assistance of doctors and medical personnel.
So, consider carefully and always consult a doctor before deciding to do this procedure.
In general, there are two ways to terminate the womb with medical procedures, namely:
1. Drug abortion
This method of aborting is usually the first choice if the pregnancy is still in the early first trimester (the first 12 weeks of pregnancy).
Quoting from the NHS, if used in the right dose, this abortion drug can work effectively up to 97 percent.
Two drugs that doctors often prescribe for abortion are mifepristone (Korlym) and misoprostol (Cytotec).
Both of these drugs work by blocking the action of the hormone progesterone, which is a hormone needed by the embryo to grow and develop. This drug will also trigger uterine contractions and push the embryonic tissue out.
The drugs mifepristone and misoprostol can be taken orally or inserted into the vagina. After several hours of taking the drug, usually a person will experience stomach cramps and heavy bleeding.
It takes about three to four days for all the embryonic tissue to completely leave the body. Carefully follow the recommendations given by the doctor.
It should be understood that not all pregnant women are allowed to use this method to end their pregnancy. Especially if:
- You have an allergy to the drug
- You have a pregnancy outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy)
- You have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners
- You have liver, kidney, or lung disease
- You are currently using a spiral birth control / IUD
- You have been taking corticosteroid medications for a long time
When undergoing termination tips, contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe bleeding that requires you to change more than two pads in an hour.
In addition, call your doctor immediately if you also have fever or flu-like symptoms for more than one day.
2. Operating procedures
The actual operation method to abort the uterus will depend on the gestational age. If you are in the first trimester, you will most likely undergo a vacuum aspiration procedure.
Meanwhile, if you are in the second trimester (more than 13 weeks of pregnancy), you will likely undergo a dilation and evacuation procedure (D&E).
If the gestational age has entered the third trimester, the recommended procedure is dilation and extraction (D&E).
Vacuum aspiration
This procedure is usually done for about 10 minutes. To perform this procedure, the doctor will ask you to lie on a special bed that allows you to bend your knees.
The doctor will insert an instrument called a speculum into the vagina. This tool serves to expand the vagina so that the doctor can see the cervix. Afterwards, the doctor will wipe the vagina and cervix with an antiseptic solution.
Then the doctor will inject an anesthetic into the cervix and insert a small tube attached to a suction machine (vacuum) into the uterus and the contents of the uterus are cleaned.
This procedure should only be performed by a trained doctor at the hospital. Compared to other methods of abortion, this procedure is considered less painful.
Even so, you may feel stomach cramps because the uterus will contract when the tissue is removed.
It should be understood that this one method of aborting cannot be carried out in all cases.
If pregnant women experience blood clotting disorders, abnormal uterine conditions, and pelvic infections, vacuum aspiration is not the right choice.
Dilation and evacuation
This method of aborting is usually recommended by doctors when the womb has entered the second trimester and the fetus has serious problems.
Dilation and self-evacuation are procedures that combine vacuum aspiration, forcep (special clamping device), and curette dilatation. On the first day, the doctor will dilate the cervix to make it easier to remove the pregnancy tissue.
On the second day, the doctor used forcep to remove the fetus and placenta, and will use a spoon-like device called a curette to scrape the uterine lining.
This procedure will be painful, but the doctor will usually provide medication to reduce the pain. Doctors generally take about 10 to 20 minutes to perform this procedure.
Dilation and extraction
Dilation and extraction are procedures that our doctors perform serious problems in the mother and the fetus when the gestational age is more than 21 weeks.
In general, this procedure is not much different from dilation and evacuation. The difference is, this procedure involves surgery to end the uterus. If needed, the doctor may order labor induction, hysterotomy, and hysterectomy.
When someone is indicated to have had problems with their pregnancy, abortion is sometimes one of the ways to terminate the pregnancy that must be taken. This was done for the safety of the patient, of course, with the consent of the mother and her partner.
To get a better understanding, consult your doctor. Following its directions carefully can also help you to carry out this procedure with less risk.
What are the side effects of illegal drugs as a way to terminate the pregnancy?
Based on records (WHO) in 2008, as many as 5 million people worldwide had to seek emergency care after aborting at home with drugs without a doctor's prescription.
The most common complaints were high fever and heavy bleeding. Bleeding that occurs is generally accompanied by clots and tissue from the uterus.
Other side effects are:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Stomach feels like
Meanwhile, an overdose of abortion drugs is usually shown by symptoms:
- Seizures
- Dizzy
- Low blood pressure
- Tremor
- Heart rate slows down
- Difficulty breathing.
In addition, you may have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) to certain ingredients in medicines that are taken without a doctor's supervision. Anaphylactic shock can cause loss of consciousness and death.
Remember, the use of drugs does not guarantee a complete abortion. If the fetus is not completely aborted, you are at risk for infection. In addition, it is possible that the fetus will continue to grow with defects or abnormalities.
Abortion drugs that are sold illegally (without a doctor's prescription) are actually not specially formulated drugs to abort the womb.
Only doctors and health workers can determine whether these drugs are safe for consumption for a person.
Doctors also have to consider how much dose to use, the rules for use, and other medicines that must be consumed to relieve symptoms that arise due to the loss of the fetus.
So, if used without doctor's advice and supervision, the risk of dangerous side effects will be even greater.
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