Abortion = Termination of Pregnancy (ToP)
An abortion is the procedure to end a pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby. It may be considered for due to personal circumstances, a health risk to the mother or a serious abnormality of the baby.
- Speciality Gynaecology
- Urgency elective, urgent
- Duration 15 to 30 min
- Blood Loss minimal to 500 ml
- Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
- Pain mild (+)
- Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
- Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
- Full Recovery 1 to 3 days
- Additional Info It may not be an easy decision to undergo an abortion, and you may need counselling support afterwards.
- More Information National Health Service
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