He will cleanse the vagina and cervix with Betadine. Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, will be injected into the cervix. This medication will numb the cervix. You will experience cramps that last two to three seconds each while this is being done. This takes about thirty seconds to accomplish.
Suction is used to remove the pregnancy from the uterus.
You will feel some pressure while this is being done, and you will experience some cramping, which is being caused by the contraction of the uterus to control your bleeding. A curette, a small spoon-shaped instrument, is used to check the uterus to be sure all the tissue has been removed. The entire procedure usually takes about three to five minutes. When the procedure is over, the nurse will help you dress and take you into the recovery room. We will check your bleeding and give you post-operative instructions.