Some women find the procedure to be very painful if no anesthetic is used. You will wake up when the abortion is over. If you don't have general anesthesia, there are several other possible choices. The shot itself may feel like a slight pinch, but it generally isn't very painful. Because the anesthetic doesn't numb the entire uterus, you will probably still experience some cramping.
Dilation usually takes about two minutes.
The tube is attached to a suction machine. The machine is turned on, and the doctor moves it around the inside of your uterus for several minutes. The tube gently sucks out the contents of your uterus. At this point, the abortion itself is over, and you are no longer pregnant. You will need to stay at the clinic for several hours to rest and recuperate.