Vacuum aspiration. I'd like to hear some reviews.

How is it without anaesthesia, sorry?

I had it done at the beginning of this week, they removed a missed miscarriage.

I fell asleep in the chair in about 30 seconds and woke up two hours later without the slightest feeling that someone had been poking around down there and using a vacuum.

Even in a panic as the anaesthesia wore off, I called the nurse and asked why nothing had been done to me)

I think for a procedure that takes about 5 minutes, general anaesthesia isn't necessary. Local anaesthesia can be used. Don't forget that general anaesthesia is harmful. Not only does the abortion cause harm, but so does general anaesthesia.

My sister had a mini-abortion with local anaesthesia. She said it was very painful and she even cried. And it wasn't 5 minutes, but about half an hour - they did it with a suction device. Well, maybe I got it wrong - she might have meant a different method of abortion.

To be more precise, it hurts, but it's bearable.

You're probably definitely mistaken) A vacuum abortion lasts 5-7 minutes.

No matter how harmful general anaesthesia might be, I am grateful it was used. A few days later, I had uterine irrigation because blood clots weren't passing naturally, and it was all done without anaesthesia. If you've never had uterine irrigation, don't think it's as harmless as it sounds – when they insert a tube and flush everything with a solution. Of course, that's what happens in the end, but before that, for about 10 minutes, it was real agony as they suctioned out those clots. If a simple irrigation is that painful, an abortion must be absolutely monstrous.

I won't impose my point of view because I had never been in a hospital before this and had never had any anaesthesia. I don't know how effective local anaesthesia is.

But personally, I can say – I couldn't just lie there conscious, knowing that my baby was being taken out of me. And a very much wanted one at that (even though my baby's heart had already stopped, I hadn't realised it yet).

General anaesthesia is certainly no small matter, but enduring that entire ordeal under local anaesthesia is far more stressful for the body. Moreover, the anaesthesia used there is the simplest kind, without artificial ventilation, and it doesn't last long.

I had it done without any anaesthesia. The pain was only when the machine was operating. They switched it on twice for about 30-45 seconds each time, and in between, I just lay in the chair for about four minutes with nothing being done. So, the total time of pain was no more than a minute and a half. The pain is much stronger than during menstruation (mine are generally almost painless), but it's quite bearable.

If I ever have to go for a vacuum aspiration again, I'll ask for local anaesthesia (I simply forgot that time), but general anaesthesia—no way, I have some sort of distrust towards it...

Had an injection of Baralgin, wouldn't say it's painful, just a bit sensitive, that's all.

And they gave me an injection (I don't know which one) and I completely blacked out, and when I woke up—there was pain, but not severe, bearable. I suffered more from what I had done...

I'm 19 and going for a vacuum procedure today; I'll probably opt for general anesthesia because I'm really scared of the pain. It's better to fall asleep and then wake up with it all behind me. My husband wanted a child, but I'm not ready yet since it requires a lot of money, and I don't want my child to be deprived in any way. We've just bought a room, but it's only a room, not an apartment, and you can't raise a child in such conditions.

God gives a child, God will provide for the child.

I tolerate general anaesthesia very poorly; I get nauseous, even to the point of vomiting, and my blood pressure skyrockets—basically, it's really bad. However, I still had the vacuum aspiration under general anaesthesia because I was terribly scared. Ten days later, I went for an ultrasound, and it showed that not everything had come out. So, they performed another brief vacuum suction on me (lasting about 2-3 minutes). It was all done without general anaesthesia; they gave me some kind of injection in the cervix. Everything—both the injection and the suction itself—was almost painless, with just a bit of abdominal pain, but it was bearable. If I had known it wasn't that scary, I would never have opted for general anaesthesia in the first place.

Don't scare people! Vacuum aspiration cannot possibly last 30 minutes; that would be a surgical abortion. I've asked many people, and even those who had it without any pain relief say vacuum aspiration is bearable!

Of course, I don't advocate for abortions... but situations vary... I had a vacuum aspiration on February 15th, exactly a week ago, due to a missed miscarriage... It was the 10th week, but the pregnancy had stopped at 6 weeks... so we opted for vacuum... I was terribly scared... It was my first pregnancy... ((But my obstetrician-gynaecologist was simply wonderful... In general, it's definitely better under general anaesthesia. I lay down on the chair (shaking and crying at the time, but the doctor and nurses were just lovely people, that means a lot), they gave me an injection in the vein (and I'm terrified of physical pain), and it turned out to be even pleasant. Then, literally within a couple of seconds, I was completely out. During that time, it was as if I didn't exist at all... It took them not 2-5 minutes, as many say, but about 10-15 minutes in total. They did it several times to be sure. I woke up in an indescribable state, saying how good I felt. (That was the anaesthesia wearing off) I was talking nonsense, but I felt very good, though I was dizzy. The anaesthesia was good—Diprivan—so I came round quickly. There was no pain at all, just a very slight pulling sensation low down (the uterus contracting). Afterwards, the doctor prescribed me a course of necessary medications. Yesterday, I had an ultrasound—everything is fine. I hope this information was helpful to someone. Good luck, girls!

I am writing for those who find themselves in this difficult situation and have to undergo an abortion for various life reasons. After reading many reviews, I chose a good clinic. I booked a consultation appointment with the doctor because I was hesitating between vacuum aspiration and medical abortion (pills). The pregnancy was at 5-6 weeks. When they did the ultrasound, it turned out that the pregnancy had stopped (no heartbeat). The doctor said that in such a case, only vacuum aspiration was possible. They took a general blood test and, at my request, one for blood group and Rh factor. They scheduled the procedure for the next day. They said the anaesthesia would only be general. I was in favour because it's emotionally challenging enough as it is, and I had no desire to witness everything. I was told not to eat or drink in the morning, to insert two Viburcol suppositories, and take two No-Spa tablets. The next day, I went for a consultation with the anaesthesiologist, who asked about any chronic illnesses, previous surgeries, allergies to medications, etc. They told me to put on a gown and go into the operating room. I lay down on the chair, they gave me an injection in the vein, and the doctor said it would feel like a couple of glasses of champagne... and then I didn't hear or feel anything else. Later, I heard my name, they asked how I was feeling, and took me to the ward. I was under anaesthesia for about half an hour, and the procedure itself lasted about 5-10 minutes. After that, I stayed in the ward for another two hours, sleeping. I felt a bit dizzy and had some lower abdominal pain as the uterus was contracting. After that, I got up, paid 2500 UAH for the vacuum aspiration and anaesthesia, and went home. The doctor prescribed antibiotics for 5 days and advised me not to take baths, go to saunas, have sexual intercourse, lift heavy objects, or exercise for two weeks. Today is the second day, and the bleeding is minimal. So far, everything is fine. I have a follow-up ultrasound in two weeks. MY ADVICE: GO TO A GOOD CLINIC, IT'S NOT WORTH SAVING ON THIS. I HOPE THAT FOR EACH OF US, THIS WAS THE FIRST AND LAST TIME IN OUR LIVES, AND THAT EVERYONE WILL DRAW THE RIGHT CONCLUSIONS AND CHOOSE RELIABLE CONTRACEPTION WITH THE HELP OF A DOCTOR.

Better with general anaesthesia, it takes 17 minutes, including the time to come out of the anaesthesia.

A week ago, I underwent this procedure due to a missed miscarriage; according to my menstrual cycle, it was 11 weeks, but one ultrasound showed it had stopped at 7-8 weeks, and another, which I trust more, indicated 9 weeks. Initially, they inserted laminaria (some kind of seaweed) to dilate my cervix since I haven't given birth before. I had it in for 3 hours. The whole procedure lasted about 15-20 minutes, including the time to go under and come out of general anaesthesia. My husband, waiting in the corridor, thought they hadn't started yet because the doctor kept going back and forth. They administered a saline drip, and after an hour, I was allowed to go home. I had a pulling sensation in my lower abdomen; lying down was fine, but any slight tension was painful, though bearable—I had expected it to be worse. Then, for the next five days, I attended physiotherapy sessions. The day after the surgery, clots started to pass, and my stomach ached like during menstruation, not constantly but in waves, like contractions. Once they passed, the pain stopped, but I suffered for about half a day. Now, I will focus on regaining my strength and preparing for a new pregnancy.

What an utterly mistaken and foolish statement!!!

Oh yes, oh yes, the Lord gives and the Lord takes away and all that seems somewhat outdated, as if it's already the 21st century, yet people still blame all misfortunes on God.

So, tell me, please, don't you know that children come from sex! Haven't you tried using protection?

Hello,
Two weeks ago, I underwent a vacuum aspiration due to a missed miscarriage. At first, my stomach hurt a lot, and I was in the hospital, receiving injections to help my uterus contract and antibiotics to prevent any infections. It has been very difficult to cope with emotionally. But eventually, you come to terms with the fact that nothing more can be done. According to my last period, I was 13 weeks along, but the development had only reached 8 weeks. The procedure was performed under general anaesthesia.

I'm absolutely terrified. They've scheduled a vacuum procedure for Friday due to a missed miscarriage. I'm so sorry for the wanted baby. I feel sorry for myself too ((

I had vacuum aspiration at the Harmony Medical Centre, everything went without complications, the procedure took 15 minutes, and I was discharged home an hour later.

A slight sting

On Monday, I'm going for a mini procedure; it's incredibly tough emotionally. I'm 6 weeks along, and there's a heartbeat, but my eldest is 3.5 and the youngest just turned one. How I ended up pregnant—I can't imagine, my husband and I used protection, and I calculated the safe days. But here we are. I haven't been sleeping well for two weeks now; I'm scared. I'll write later about how it goes. Wish me luck!!

Protection means pills and condoms together; everything else is just wishful thinking.

I was 9 weeks along; first, they gave me medication tablets, and the next day, they performed a vacuum aspiration. The only anaesthesia was a single injection in the vein, and I felt almost no pain, just discomfort. In total, I stayed at the hospital for 20 minutes, after which they did an ultrasound and sent me home.

An injection into the vein, and I fell into a deep, sweet sleep within about 15 seconds, feeling absolutely nothing. I woke up already in bed, with my stomach pulling, aching, and hurting for about an hour, then the pain gradually subsided and disappeared completely. There was bleeding, heavy at first, but after a couple of hours, it lessened. I got up after just half an hour, following the doctor's advice not to stay in bed too long. Overall, I handled it well; it was more nerves and fear beforehand. While they were preparing in the operating room, I was shaking, trying to think positive thoughts. The anesthesiologist was nearby, calming me down, distracting me, and talking to me, saying that after the injection, I would fall asleep and feel nothing, and wake up already in bed—and that's exactly what happened. I believe anesthesia plays a big role; it varies from person to person, how each one tolerates it, and of course, the doctors you trust are crucial. Go to the best and stay calm; everything will work out.

Today, I underwent vacuum aspiration due to a missed miscarriage at 8-9 weeks. I was very scared too, but they gave me an injection in the vein, my head started spinning, and then—virtual reality! It was like flying through some kind of portals, in circles, hearing voices, people telling me things, and I seemed to understand everything. The endpoint of my journey was the ward, and I gradually realized I was back. The whole thing took about 10-15 minutes from the injection to waking up from the anesthesia. There were no unpleasant sensations afterward, as if nothing had been done at all, except for the bleeding. Occasionally, there's a slight tugging in the abdomen, but very minimal; probably when they start the injections to help the uterus contract, the pain will be a bit more noticeable. In principle, I even enjoyed the "flying"—it was a very unusual state, just a shame the reason for it is so sad.((

You fool!!!

How long after a vacuum procedure does a pregnancy test still show two lines?

My test on the third day after ovulation showed a faint line. Before that, it was clear and bright. I'll take another one in two days.

Today I had a mini-procedure. The day before, I read up on forums about how it all happens and was terribly scared. It was done at a women's clinic; there were three of us for the mini-procedure and one girl for the medical one. The medical one costs almost 5000, while the mini is 807 rubles. Before it all started, a psychologist came to talk to us, trying to persuade us, but no one changed their mind. I went first, lay down on the chair, they gave me an injection in the uterus (I'll say that out of the whole procedure, that was the most painful part—not too bad, it's bearable), then they started "suctioning." It all took about 5 minutes; I felt a bit dizzy and had pains like contractions, but not strong ones. When it was over, I got up and went to the ward, lay on my stomach for about 20 minutes, and then went home. There was a little bleeding, and that was it. I thought it would be much worse and more painful. I don't want to advocate for mini-abortions, but if it's unavoidable, then go for the mini without general anesthesia—the pain isn't scary; some people have more painful periods. Honestly, after having the abortion, I deeply regretted it, but I should have thought earlier. I have two wonderful daughters, close in age, very close-knit, inseparable; I think a third child would have been a joy, but it's too late now... Think very seriously before deciding on an abortion. Good luck to everyone.

Hello. Yesterday, I underwent aspiration due to a missed miscarriage and incomplete miscarriage under general anaesthesia at a good clinic. Right after the surgery, I bled for 2-3 hours. Then it suddenly stopped; last night, there was literally just a drop, and today I was discharged after an examination and ultrasound, but there's still no bleeding. Tell me, girls, is it normal for it to take this long? I'm deliberately moving around so nothing stagnates, but nothing comes out. I'm very worried. I mentioned it to the doctors at discharge, and they just smiled and said everything is fine. My stomach is aching with cramp-like pains. It's been over 24 hours with no bleeding. I'm taking antibiotics once a day. No injections for uterine contractions were given.

Did you have it done in Moscow? If yes, could you please recommend where?

I had a mini-abortion with local anesthesia - it took 5 minutes, painful but bearable. However, afterwards, I experienced a horror - I lost consciousness, had an anaphylactic shock, thought I was going to die and my daughter would be left an orphan, but they revived me - I slept for an hour in the ward, then my husband took me home. Now I feel drowsy, nothing hurts. But those 15 minutes when they were reviving me, I will never forget((((

The key thing when undergoing general anaesthesia is to think of something pleasant. I was very nervous too. When they administered the anaesthetic, I was shaking all over. I woke up screaming, but there was no pain or any strange sensations. I shook for nothing.

On Monday, I had a mini-procedure. After removing the pad placed by the doctor, there was no bleeding or pain. It started on Saturday. For the second day, there's blood, lower abdominal pain, and even more back pain. I'm afraid something might have been left behind.

In February, I had the procedure under general anaesthesia. I didn't suffer emotionally because I didn't want this child, and I don't need one now (I hope those against abortion will forgive me). Anyway, the procedure itself was quick and painless; I didn't feel a thing. I went to a good clinic, filled out the paperwork, and waited in the general queue. Then I was taken to a room, changed, and called into the operating theatre. I was scared when I climbed onto the chair. Finally, they gave me an injection in the vein, and I was out. I woke up on a couch, then the doctor took me to the room, put me to bed, and placed ice on my stomach. After 20 minutes, I got up, was prescribed a course of antibiotics, and I went home by taxi without any issues. I went for a follow-up ultrasound, and everything was fine. The test was positive for about 10 days; the doctor said that's normal, as the hormone hadn't cleared yet.

My pregnancy stopped at 8 weeks, though I was measuring 13 weeks. I opted for vacuum aspiration because we still want children, and this was our first pregnancy. They used general anesthesia—you don't remember or feel anything. It's best not to eat the evening before the surgery and in the morning too. After the procedure, they allowed me to drink water after 5-6 hours, then have a light meal later. The bleeding mostly happened during my first trip to the toilet, and by the next day, it had significantly reduced. They administer antibiotics and an injection to help the uterus contract. I had an ultrasound on the third day after the vacuum procedure, and everything was excellent—no adhesions, no blood clots, and the uterus is contracting well. There will be another ultrasound on day 7 to check the uterus again. If you're in this situation, I'd recommend choosing vacuum aspiration over curettage.

I underwent vacuum aspiration at 3-4 weeks, having had two previous births. I seemed to handle it quite well. I had it done at Krasnaya-60. Well done. The service is attentive and the staff are friendly.

Today, I had a vacuum aspiration at 5–6 weeks under general anesthesia, and I didn't understand anything at all. Girls, you worry more than necessary—just one injection, and then they're waking you up and taking you to the ward. You come around in about 15 minutes, and that's it. It's as if nothing ever happened. I was more nervous sitting there shaking.

Good evening, I also had a foetal demise at 5-6 weeks, but I haven't gone to the hospital yet. My doctor told me to wait for it to happen naturally, as it might all pass on its own. I'm anxious and afraid to have an abortion, because after that, I might not be able to have children at all.

I had a vacuum aspiration on the 4th day after a spontaneous miscarriage (second pregnancy, miscarriage at 5 weeks of gestation or 3 weeks post-conception). The procedure was extremely quick: while on the chair, the doctor said the uterus was full and there was a possibility of retained products of conception (later it turned out there was nothing there). No preparation was needed (just going to the toilet), local anaesthesia was administered (intravenously, although during the vacuum there were slightly unpleasant sensations). It took a maximum of 5 minutes, I walked to the ward on my own, stayed in bed for about 20-30 minutes for formality, then went home. As a precaution, I was prescribed a 5-day course of antibiotics (Ofloxacin 1 tablet twice a day), yogurt, Diflucan 150 one capsule on the 1st and 3rd day, nettle tea 500 ml per day, and calcium gluconate. After the anaesthesia, there were absolutely no after-effects; the operation was completely unfelt. Only on the first day, there were slight discharges (6-7 drops). Then nothing. A follow-up ultrasound is scheduled for the 6th day.

Everyone has different situations. And it's better that you don't breed your own kind