How is Vacuum Abortion Performed?
Vacuum abortion can be performed under both local and general anesthesia. The anesthesia method to be applied is decided on a case-by-case basis. However, sedation method is generally preferred if there is no obstacle in the patient&39;s medical condition. Sedation is a general anesthesia method in which the patient is provided with a deep sleep with the help of a drug given to the intravenous line.

During the operation, the area inside the vagina, called the genital tract, is disinfected to prevent the risk of infection. The cervix is then accessed by inserting a sterile, disposable vaginal speculum into the vagina. The cervix is attached with the help of a tool called teneculum, providing the necessary opening to reach the uterus. In the vacuum abortion process, plastic and fine-tipped instruments called carmen cannula are used. Among the cannulas, which can be of different types and sizes, the appropriate one is selected for the condition of pregnancy. The selected cannulas are inserted through the vagina and reach the uterus. With the injector attached to the exposed end of these cannulas placed in the uterus, reverse pressure is applied to the uterus. As an alternative to the injector, a special, electrical device can also be used. With the applied reverse pressure, the inside of the uterus is completely cleaned.

Although it may vary according to the patient, the vacuum abortion operation is completed in 10-25 minutes on average. After the procedure, if no complications develop, the patient is discharged.