Unfortunately, pregnancy does not always go smoothly. It happens that you have to go through scraping with a dead pregnancy. This procedure can be carried out if:
- there is a need to remove the fetus that does not develop;
- the fetus died inside the uterus;
- it is necessary to stop the course of pregnancy for one reason or another.
How to clean a frozen pregnancy?
This operation consists of a set of actions to strip the walls and cervix from the mucosa, which is the place of attachment of the fetal egg. Preparation for scraping with a frozen pregnancy consists of preparatory sanitary and hygienic measures, a thorough examination of the anesthetist and gynecologist. The latter will make a preliminary assessment of the condition of the patient's genitals, determine possible contraindications for instrumental abortion.
Contraindications to cleaning with a frozen pregnancy can be such diagnoses:
- diseases of genital organs of inflammatory nature;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases of internal organs and infection of the reproductive system;
- risk of compromised uterine integrity.
How is cleansing after a stiff pregnancy?
This procedure is carried out under the influence of general anesthesia on the body. According to individual indicators, it can be prescribed locally. External and internal organs of the reproductive system are treated with medical solutions of iodine and ethyl alcohol. With the help of mirrors and dilators, the physician gets access to the uterus and performs a scraping procedure after a frozen pregnancy with a special instrument.
What are the effects of cleaning after a stiff pregnancy?
The woman who survived the procedure needs to carefully monitor the response of her body, which often manifests itself as a rise in temperature, the appearance of secretions after scraping the frozen pregnancy and signs of infection. Also there are such consequences of cleansing after a frozen pregnancy:
- bleeding and clotting changes in blood;
- the appearance of adhesions in places of scraping, which have a very negative effect on the rhythm of menstruation and the ability to have children;
- frequent infections and inflammations of the reproductive system, etc.
Medicamentous interruption of a stunted pregnancy
Admission of special drugs for a period not exceeding 7 weeks of pregnancy is able to expel the dead embryo from the uterus almost painlessly. This type of abortion is most easily tolerated by the body, but its consequences for those who wish to continue to have children are very unpredictable.