Vacuum aspiration

Vacuum aspiration ​

This procedure is also known as suction curettage.  You’ll be with us in the clinic for about four hours.  You’ll be in the ward with other clients until your procedure starts.  While in the ward, you’ll be asked to dissolve two small pills under your tongue.  These pills prepare the uterus and may cause some cramps and bleeding.

After an hour you’ll be treated in the treatment room while lying in a gynaecology chair.  You can choose to have this procedure with sedation.  We will then give you a light anaesthetic via an IV inserted in your arm.  Clients who prefer to stay awake during the procedure will experience some cramps, like those during your period.

During the procedure, the doctor will insert a speculum in your vagina to look at the cervix.  Once this is in place, a small tube is inserted which sucks out the tissue .  This procedure takes about 5 to 10 minutes.  We simultaneously monitor progress with an ultrasound.

You’ll need to recover for a short time afterwards in a bed. You may experience some cramps like those during your period.  You are allowed to eat or drink and normally you can leave the clinic after about an hour.

This procedure is very safe.  There is a very small chance of infection of the uterus but to prevent this happening, we give you antibiotics during the procedure.

Be aware that you can become pregnant straightaway after the procedure.  If you wish, we can fit an IUD or implant immediately after the abortion.  Please ask about this during our chat or look at

After an hour you’ll be treated in the treatment room while lying in a gynaecology chair.  You can choose to have this procedure with sedation.  We will then give you a light anaesthetic via an IV inserted in your arm.  Clients who prefer to stay awake during the procedure will experience some cramps, like those during your period.

During the procedure, the doctor will insert a speculum in your vagina to look at the cervix.  Once this is in place, a small tube is inserted which sucks out the tissue .  This procedure takes about 5 to 10 minutes.  We simultaneously monitor progress with an ultrasound.

You’ll need to recover for a short time afterwards in a bed. You may experience some cramps like those during your period.  You are allowed to eat or drink and normally you can leave the clinic after about an hour.

This procedure is very safe.  There is a very small chance of infection of the uterus but to prevent this happening, we give you antibiotics during the procedure.

Be aware that you can become pregnant straightaway after the procedure.  If you wish, we can fit an IUD or implant immediately after the abortion.  Please ask about this during our chat or look at Contraception for more information.

Pros

  • Performed by expert doctors and nurses
  • Minimal bleeding afterwards
  • Not very painful but, if necessary, painkillers available
  • Option for having the procedure under anaesthetic


Cons

  • You’ll be in the clinic for half a day with other clients and no family/friends
  • If you opt for an anaesthetic, you’ll have to fast beforehand and you shouldn’t drive for 24 hours afterwards


Do you want to know whether this is the right method for you?

After an hour you’ll be treated in the treatment room while lying in a gynaecology chair.  You can choose to have this procedure with sedation.  We will then give you a light anaesthetic via an IV inserted in your arm.  Clients who prefer to stay awake during the procedure will experience some cramps, like those during your period.

During the procedure, the doctor will insert a speculum in your vagina to look at the cervix.  Once this is in place, a small tube is inserted which sucks out the tissue .  This procedure takes about 5 to 10 minutes.  We simultaneously monitor progress with an ultrasound.

You’ll need to recover for a short time afterwards in a bed. You may experience some cramps like those during your period.  You are allowed to eat or drink and normally you can leave the clinic after about an hour.

This procedure is very safe.  There is a very small chance of infection of the uterus but to prevent this happening, we give you antibiotics during the procedure.

Be aware that you can become pregnant straightaway after the procedure.  If you wish, we can fit an IUD or implant immediately after the abortion.  Please ask about this during our chat or look at Contraception for more information.

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What to bring to your appointment

  • A valid ID
  • Your insurance card (or insurance policy number)
  • If you are not insured or do not live in the Netherlands, please contact us on +31 (0)20-787 1377 to discuss what you should bring instead.

Where to find us and contact details

Kliniek Epione is based in Amsterdam Zuid-Oost in the AHTC building, Tower B on the 6th floor (also known as the Ada-building).  We are easily accessible by car as well as by public transport.