Indications, contraindications and preoperative preparation for artificial abortion

Artificial abortion is a procedure that terminates an unwanted pregnancy in early pregnancy due to contraceptive failure.

1. Indications for suction curettage

1. Termination of pregnancy is requested within 10 weeks of pregnancy.

2. Those who are not suitable for continuing pregnancy due to various chronic diseases.

2. Contraindications

1. Patients in the acute phase of various diseases or severe systemic diseases need to be hospitalized for surgery after treatment improves.

2. Acute inflammation of reproductive organs, severe cervical erosion or obvious purulent discharge from the vagina

3. Patients with hyperemesis gravidarum and acidosis whose condition has not been corrected.

4. Body temperature is above 37.5℃ twice with an interval of 4 hours before the operation. 5. Patients with sexual intercourse history within 3 days.

3. Preoperative Preparation

1. Ask about medical history and check the date of last menstrual period to verify gestational age.

2. Physical examination: measure body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and perform gynecological examination.

3. Laboratory tests include urine pregnancy test, vaginal secretion trichomonas, fungus, and cleanliness test. If necessary, blood and urine routine test, STD screening, and liver and kidney function test.

4.Ultrasound examination can be used to determine the size and position of the gestational sac and to detect ectopic pregnancy and uterine malformation in a timely manner.

5. The patient empties his bladder on his own.