What is it?
This is a simple procedure done early in pregnancy, which uses the suction of a syringe to remove the pregnancy tissue from the uterus. A local anaesthetic is used to numb the cervix and medicines to reduce pain and anxiety may also be offered. A thin tube is guided through the cervical opening into the uterus. The syringe is attached to the tube and used to remove the contents of the uterus. It takes less than ten minutes.
You should have a follow-up exam three weeks later to make sure it was a success.
When is the procedure done?
This procedure is done early in pregnancy in the first seven to eight weeks from the start of your last period.
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