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Does Uterus Get Completely Empty Post Vacuum Aspiration?
Hi , I had a vacuum aspiration two days ago .Decideded to have an ultrasound today to check if all went well only to find out my endometrium is slighly thick and there could be something small inside my uteris.Is teh uterus completely empty sfter a vacuum aspiration
Thu, 8 May 2014
Hello!
Thanks for your query.
Dilatation and aspiration is a surgical procedure .
The doctor first opens (dilates) the cervix by gradually stretching with a series of dilators.
Then the doctor empties the uterus with suction.
After suctioning, the doctor may scrape the walls of the uterus to make sure the unborn child, placenta, and contents of the uterus have been completely removed.
Retained tissue after D&A is possible ,repeated vacuum aspiration may be necessary.
Take care of your self
Thanks for your query.
Dilatation and aspiration is a surgical procedure .
The doctor first opens (dilates) the cervix by gradually stretching with a series of dilators.
Then the doctor empties the uterus with suction.
After suctioning, the doctor may scrape the walls of the uterus to make sure the unborn child, placenta, and contents of the uterus have been completely removed.
Retained tissue after D&A is possible ,repeated vacuum aspiration may be necessary.
Take care of your self
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