After 7 weeks of pregnancy, a surgical abortion is required. This is performed in a day hospital by a gynecologist. It consists of a short local or general anaesthetic during which the embryo is aspirated. A pre-operative consultation will be scheduled.
In Luxembourg, abortion can be performed up to 12 weeks of pregnancy (or 14 weeks of amenorrhea, i.e. the 14th week after the 1st day of the last menstrual period).
This procedure requires general anesthesia (sometimes local). A few hours before the procedure (about 3 hours), 2 Misoprostol tablets are inserted into the vagina to dilate the cervix. This is to facilitate the introduction of a cannula (a long tube) into the vagina and uterus, a medical instrument that sucks out the contents of the uterus, i.e. the egg and endometrium. The procedure generally takes less than half an hour. It is sometimes possible to perform a curettage if the aspiration has not been entirely successful. This is because biological residues (e.g. placental tissue) may still remain and need to be removed. The aim of curettage is therefore to introduce a spoon-shaped instrument that will enable the abortion to be completed if necessary.
This type of abortion is also possible before 7 weeks.
It should be noted that the law provides for a 3-day reflection period between the 1st gynecological appointment and the abortion.
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