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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Surgical ?

Surgical is a process in which pregnancy is aborted through a surgical procedure by emptying the contents of the uterus.

How much does Surgical cost?

Cost for Surgical depends on factors like

1. Admission fee
2. Doctor fee
3. Age of the patient
4. Type of surgery
5. The medical condition of the patient
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for

Minimum cost of Surgical in India starts from Rs.2,000

Average price of  Surgical in India is approximately Rs.10,000

Maximum expenses of Surgical in India rise up to Rs.30,000

Right specialists type for Surgical ?

A qualified Gynecologist or who has experience or training in surgical is allowed to perform this method.

Is Surgical painful?

There will be some pain involved in surgical . Medicines are given after the surgery to reduce pain and discomfort. You may experience bleeding and cramping after the procedure, so plan accordingly.

How Surgical is done?

Surgical is done in two ways:

1. Aspiration
2. Dilation and evacuation (D&E)

Depending on the patient's health condition, the doctor may suggest any of the surgical s methods.

Aspiration :

1. In this method, a vacuum tube is inserted through the cervix into the uterus.
2. Then the tube is connected to a suction device where the contents in the uterus are emptied.

Dilation and evacuation (D&E):

1. In this method, a cannula is inserted into the uterus which helps in removing the tissue. Then with the help of a surgical instrument shaped like a spoon or scoop is used to scrape the lining of the uterus to remove any other residuals present. 
2. In the final step, suction is performed to make sure all the contents are removed completely.

Do Surgical s affect future pregnancies?

The overall risk of infertility after a surgical is very less. It is safe if surgical s are performed within the first trimester by an experienced and skilled doctor and it does not affect your future pregnancy.

Is surgical safe?

Surgical is considered safe when performed by experienced doctors and under high medical supervision.

Is Surgical painful with sedation?

Before the surgical procedure, you’ll be given sedatives and other medicines to make sure the area is numb. This will help in reducing the pain. 

Can Surgical be detected in future?

There is very less chance to detect Surgical in the future.

What is better Surgical or pill?

Women with pregnancy less than 4-6 weeks can choose pill or medical . If more than 11 weeks of pregnancy, surgical is well suggested. Depending on the patient's health condition, either surgical or pill/medical is suggested by your doctor.

Does Surgical cause infertility?

Surgical itself cannot cause infertility. If this procedure is performed by professionals who are skilled and experienced in surgical then there are very fewer chances of infertility.

When Surgical can be done?

Surgical is usually preferred within the first five weeks of pregnancy from your last period. Aspiration can be done within 14 to 16 weeks of pregnancy while dilation and evacuation [D&E] can be performed after 14 to 16 weeks of pregnancy.

What happens after a Surgical ?

1. After the surgical , you are recommended to take rest for the whole day and also avoid lifting heavy objects for the next few days.
2. Depending on the severity of the pain and health condition, some women should take more rest for up to a week.
3. Recovery time for pregnant women who underwent dilation and evacuation method of requires more time than the pregnant women who preferred aspiration procedure.

Is Surgical dangerous?

Surgical is considered safe when performed by experienced doctors and under medical supervision.

What happens during a Surgical ?

In this process, a vacuum tube is inserted into the uterus through the cervix and the contents in the uterus are emptied through the suction method.

Are Surgical s 100% effective?

The success rate for Surgical s is about 99% and their efficiency depends if the doctors are highly skilled and experienced.

Can Surgical be done at 4 weeks?

Yes, Surgical s can be done within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Can Surgical fail?

There are very rare chances of failure in Surgical . Most of the time, surgical s do not fail when performed by an experienced and skilled doctor.

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Surgical : Overview

Surgical is a type of which terminates the pregnancy in women. Surgical s are known as in-clinic s where patients visit hospital or clinic for the surgery. Generally, there are 2 types of surgical procedures and they are the following:

1. Aspiration s
2. Dilation and evacuation [D&E]

Aspiration :

1. This method is ideal for women with pregnancy up to 15 weeks and who are not eligible for medical .
2. This is also known as vacuum s where the doctor will insert a tube into the uterus and the tube is attached to the suction device. Then, the uterus is emptied with the help of the suction device.
3.  This type of typically takes 5-10 minutes.
   

Dilation and evacuation [D&E]:

1. This procedure is a suitable type of surgery for women with pregnancy for more than 15 weeks.
2. This method is almost similar to the aspiration procedure until emptying the uterus.
3. After removal of the tube from the uterus, your doctor will be using a small loop-shaped metal tool known as curette to remove the remaining tissue that may be present in the lining of the uterus.
4. It typically takes 10-20 minutes to complete the procedure.

There may be mild to moderate pain during and after the procedures. Sedatives and pain killers are given before going to the surgery to reduce the pain.

Surgical Indications

Surgical is indicated in the following cases:

1. When the parents/couples are not planning to have the child
2. When contraception fails
3. If there are any possible hazards on the mental/physical health of the mother
4. If there are any defects in the formation of the fetus
5. If there is an accidental pregnancy

Eligible criteria for Surgical

1. Pregnancy up to 15 weeks or more can undergo a surgical .
2. If medical fails or pills do not work.
3. If you are allergic to the medications used in medical .
4. If you have a medical condition that is life-threatening to both the mother and the fetus.

Ineligible criteria for Surgical

1. If pregnancy is almost complete
2. Patients who are afraid of surgery [depend on their decision]
3. If a medical is successful, then no need for surgical

Right specialists type for Surgical

A qualified Gynecologist or who has experience or training in Surgical s is allowed to perform this method.

How to prepare for Surgical

1. Before considering surgical , have a clear discussion about the procedure with your doctor.
2. Inform your doctor about your previous and current medical conditions and medication history.
3. Should not eat certain food items before the procedure, please discuss with your doctor.
4. Without having a discussion with your doctor, do not take any medications for up to 48 hours before the surgery.
5. You are recommended to have an ultrasound scan to check the pregnancy.
6. Have awareness about the complete procedure, its side effects, possible risks, and complications. If you have any doubts, clear them with your doctor before considering this procedure.

Steps of Surgical

Surgical s can be done in two methods. They are:

1. Aspiration
2. Dilation and evacuation [D&E]

Aspiration

1. In this procedure, either a local anesthetic or general anesthetic can be used along with a sedative and a pain killer.
2. A speculum is inserted to examine your uterus. Then the cervix will be stretched with the help of dilators during this procedure.
3.  Then a vacuum tube is inserted into your uterus through your cervix. This vacuum tube will be connected to a suction pump. With the help of this, all the contents in the uterus are emptied.
4. During this procedure, you may experience mild to moderate cramping or abdominal pain. But this will be reduced as soon as the tube is removed from the uterus.
5. Once this procedure is completed, your doctor may check your uterus to make sure that it is empty. Later you will be given antibiotics to avoid infection.
6. The approximate time needed for this procedure is usually 5-10 minutes.

Dilation and evacuation [D&E]

1. Dilation and evacuation (D&E0 procedure is mostly preferred after the 15th week of pregnancy.
2. In this procedure, either a local anesthetic or general anesthetic can be used along with a sedative and a pain killer.
3. A speculum is inserted to examine your uterus. Then the cervix will be stretched with the help of dilators during this procedure.
4. Then a vacuum tube is inserted into your uterus through your cervix.
5. This vacuum tube will be connected to a suction pump along with some other medical tools. With the help of this, all the contents in the uterus are emptied.
6. Then the tube is gently removed and with the help of a curette (a spoon or loop-shaped metal device) the remaining tissue which is linked to the uterus is gently removed by scraping. This ensures that the uterus is completely empty.

Post-procedure care/ recovery after Surgical

After completing the surgery, you may experience some of the side effects and they are:

1. Bleeding
2. Blood clots
3. Abdominal pain
4. Infection
5. Sweating
6. Nausea and vomiting
7. Fainting

So, to reduce most of these side effects, your doctor may prescribe you some pain killers and antibiotics. 

Some instructions may be given by your doctor such as:

1. You should visit your doctor after this procedure to make sure that the pregnancy is aborted.
2. Follow-up visits to the doctor are mandatory to make sure that there is proper healing, to evaluate the uterine size, bleeding, and any other signs of infection.
3. To avoid any risk of infection, you are suggested to avoid vaginal intercourse and usage of tampons for at least two weeks after the .
4. You may be asked to do an ultrasound scan if your doctor suspects that your is incomplete.
5. It is common to experience a range of emotions after an . If you experience emotions like sadness, guilt, etc., you might take the help of a counselor.
6. Do not smoke.
7. Restrict the consumption of alcohol.
8. Should not have sex for at least 2 weeks.

Consult your doctor if you still experience pregnancy symptoms. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Risks/ complications associated with Surgical

Surgical s are the safest operations in medical procedures. However, there may be complications and risks associated with it. They are the following:

1. Infection to the uterus
2. Blood clots
3. Bleeding in the uterus
4. Damage to the reproductive organs
5. Incomplete
6. Very rarely allergic reaction to the anesthesia
7. Damage to the cervix
8. Perforation of the uterus
9. Injury to the blood vessels

Advantages of Surgical

1. It takes only a few minutes to terminate the pregnancy
2. Less bleeding and abdominal pain when compared with other methods
3. Can continue breastfeeding after the surgery, if you are a breastfeeding mother
4. It has a high success rate
5. Fewer complications are involved in this method

Long term outcome/results of Surgical

Surgical s do not affect future pregnancy and have a very high success rate than other methods. Mostly, there are no long-term outcomes for surgical . It takes only a 5-20 minutes to terminate the pregnancy.

The success rate of Surgical

The success rate for Surgical s is about 99% and their efficiency depends on the experience of skilled doctors.

Options if Surgical is not successful

In most cases, Surgical s are highly successful. If in any case, surgical fails to terminate the pregnancy then second surgery may be required as suggested by your Gynecologist.

Alternatives to Surgical

There are mostly two ways for , and they are 

1. Medical
2. Surgical s

If the pregnancy is less than 10 weeks, you can choose medical rather than surgical . In case the pregnancy is more than 12 or 15 weeks, surgical is well suggested. However, before choosing the right method, consult your doctor.