At 16 weeks of pregnancy, if there is a last resort to terminate the pregnancy, there is no way to have an abortion. Artificial abortion is suitable for women before 10 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, the placenta has already formed and the cervix needs to be dilated during delivery, which poses a certain risk to women. So, how long does it take to have an abortion at 16 weeks?
It takes about 3-5 days to induce labor at 16 weeks, because after medication, the uterus begins to contract for one or two days. With the gradual strengthening of contractions, there may be phenomena such as cervical canal shortening and dilation of the cervix. This process is considered complete after the fetus is discharged from the uterine cavity. However, after induced labor, women should pay attention to rest and take oral antibiotics to prevent infection. It is recommended to consider conception after six months.
After induced abortion, the patient cannot be discharged immediately because there may be abnormal conditions such as postpartum bleeding, infection, etc. It is best to observe for a few days, usually about three days. If there are no abnormalities, the patient can go home for rest. Before undergoing induced abortion surgery, women should also prepare for relevant examinations, which is very important. Through examinations, women can understand their physical condition and reduce the harm caused by the surgery.
After induced abortion, the body becomes weak and there is often sweating, especially when sleeping and waking up. Women should pay attention to water consumption and eat vegetables and fruits in moderation, which can also help prevent constipation. If the body is weak or there is a lot of blood loss, it is necessary to increase nutritional supplementation.
