When Is A Hysterectomy Necessary After An Abortion?
Hi. My friend is considering having an abortion and she is afraid that she will have to have a hysterectomy. I was reading that the only time she would be forced to have a hysterectomy is if she had an infection from having the abortion. am i correct?
Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. The need for a hysterectomy in a female is dependent on the clinical situation. Here, your friend is planning for an induced abortion. You did not say if it is a medical or surgical abortion, the circumstances and any associated clinical findings of relevance. Yet, I would say, in my experience, a hysterectomy is a rare necessity during an abortion. Only when there is uncontrolled excessive bleeding, irreparable perforation of the uterus, threatening sepsis (done under protective coverage) etc., the need arises. Hope this helps.
Thanks for asking at Healthcare Magic. I read your question and I understand your concern. Post abortion indications for Hysterectomy are Ruptured uterus if rought instruments, poor skills were applied, Pospartum haemorrhage if not controlled with conservative management. Infection is not an indication in early days i.e up to a week. However after one week infections causes postpartum haemorrhage that if not controlled conservatively will raise the need for hysterectomy. If sterilized instruments are used and skillful obstetrician do it, the chances of postpartum haemorrhage and infections are less and hence there will be less chance of Hysterectomy. Hope it helps best. Don't forget to rate this answer and Close the discussion at Healthcare Magic. Take your best care. Regards Dr Ejaz
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When Is A Hysterectomy Necessary After An Abortion?
Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. The need for a hysterectomy in a female is dependent on the clinical situation. Here, your friend is planning for an induced abortion. You did not say if it is a medical or surgical abortion, the circumstances and any associated clinical findings of relevance. Yet, I would say, in my experience, a hysterectomy is a rare necessity during an abortion. Only when there is uncontrolled excessive bleeding, irreparable perforation of the uterus, threatening sepsis (done under protective coverage) etc., the need arises. Hope this helps.