How is an abortion?

 
In France, an abortion may be performed until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy, or 14 weeks after the first day of the last period. But this is not the only criterion to make an abortion. This process is done in several steps to follow. Doctissimo an update.

This is an important law in France: any pregnant woman who does not want to pursue a pregnancy can ask a doctor to terminate her pregnancy, whether major or minor, French or foreign to the 12th week of pregnancy .Abortion in figures
In France, there are about 200,000 abortions per year to 800,000 births. About 1 in 3 women has recourse once in his life to an abortion. "It is important to know that 72% of abortions are performed while the woman had a method of contraception during sex (condoms, birth control pills, IUD, implant ...). Select contraception and its use is appropriate manner So a key challenge to reduce the number of abortion in France, "says Dr. Philippe Deruelle, obstetrician-gynecologist at the University Hospital of Lille.The steps to take
If you are pregnant less than 12 weeks, you may request an abortion. Previously, you have two prior medical consultation with a delay of one week between the two consultations and psychosocial care (required only if you are a minor). These medical consultations prior to abortion are made with a doctor. "You have the choice to take an appointment with your doctor. Some doctors are licensed to practice medical abortion. If this is not the case, he will send you to an orthogénie center (health center where 'abortions are practiced: family planning, hospital ...) Otherwise, you can also go directly to a orthogénie center seeking the coordinates depending on your region on the site http://www.sante.gouv.fr/. IVG "continues the doctor.
In the first prior medical consultation, the doctor gives you a guide with information on abortion. During the second consultation, you give the doctor a written request for abortion and ask him any questions you have. The day of the abortion, two methods are possible: an abortion by medication or surgery.The medical abortion
The choice of method is discussed with the doctor depending on the stage of your pregnancy. "Until 7-9 weeks of gestation, an abortion with medication is possible. After this term, the risk of failure of abortion is more important and the doctor recommends an abortion surgically" said Prof Philippe Deruelle.
The medical method is to take in the presence of a doctor, two drugs quientraînent the termination of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo (within 24 hours to 10 days). You come home after taking drugs and a check-up is carried out after the expulsion of the embryo via bleeding.An abortion by surgical method
The so-called "aspiration" must be taken in a health and must be performed by a physician or surgeon trained in this technique. You are hospitalized in a day hospital. Generally, surgical abortions are performed in the morning under local or general anesthetic and you come out in the afternoon. A monitoring visit was also a few days after.A week of reflection between the two medical consultations
Terminate a pregnancy is not an easy choice and this action is framed to allow time for reflection for parents. This period (one week minimum between the first and the second compulsory medical consultation) is however not always lived well, as evidenced by Leah, 30 who chose to terminate her pregnancy. "From the moment I went to see my doctor for an abortion, I did not have to wait seven days before seeing him again. My decision was made and it was hard to imagine life developing in my body while I do not wish. I found it really long delay and the wait made me feel guilty. " In cases where pregnancy termination proceedings were begun late and the time allowed to practice abortion may be exceeded, the reflection time can be reduced to 48 hours instead of 7 days. For Philippe Deruelle, a period of reflection is "important, but the regulations 7 days may seem long indeed when patients are sure of their choice."Abortion: a psychological treatment if necessary
The first question that arose when Sophie wished to terminate her pregnancy at age 20 was: "Do what I can have children later?". Indeed, many women who fear the physiological consequences and / or psychological if they are choosing abortion. Sophie especially dreaded infertility because of the medical procedure but was most afraid of emotional blockage. "Abortion is often sick at heart as the uterus. The traumatic sequelae and fertility problems following an abortion are very rare (1 case out of several thousand) but it may be common to feel the guilt. This is especially the eyes of others ails patients. The subject unleashed passions and critical health care workers, the environment or family can hurt the woman "added the doctor. In all cases, it is possible to use the help of a psychologist at the time or shortly after the abortion if you feel the need.