Menstrual extraction is a manual procedure developed in 1971 by feminist women to provide a gentler form of early abortion. It can also be used to remove menstrual blood and regulate menstrual cycles. The procedure involves inserting a small cannula into the uterus, and it can be done at home or in a community-based reproductive support initiative. The woman has complete control over the procedure and can stop it at any time. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, and severe cramping.
Menstrual extraction is a technique that has been developed to terminate very early pregnancies or to remove menstrual blood. By performing menstrual extraction a woman can typically gain control of her menstrual cycle and maintain control of reproduction. The procedure emerged in 1971, when a reproductive self-help group founded by feminist women decided to modify abortion equipment to produce a gentler form of early abortion. The manual procedure is considered relatively safe.
Even before a pregnancy test shows a positive result, this home medical procedure can be done to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The practice may also be appealing to women who prefer to avoid the painful side effects of a menstrual cycle. In this case, the extraction is performed on the first day of the woman’s cycle. By doing this technique, a woman can sometimes get her monthly cycles to become more regular. It can also help women learn more about their bodies.
Menstrual extraction is not usually done by a doctor. Historically, it has been done by groups of women, whether in a home, workshop or meeting. In the United States, some practitioners do not advertise that they perform extraction procedures, and most do not consider such procedures to be medical. Rather, the procedure is employed as a self-care practice as part of a larger community-based reproductive support initiative. Over the years, menstrual extraction has become a crucial part of reproductive care communities where traditional abortions are illegal, both in the United States and abroad.
Whether the procedure is done for menstrual cycle regulation or abortion, the technique is usually the same. A cannula, about 0.2 inches (four mm) in size, is inserted into the uterus. By inserting the small cannula, the cervix should not be dilated. A syringe is attached to the cannula to limit the amount of tissue extracted.
Scraping, cutting, and anesthetics are generally unnecessary. The procedure can usually be completed in anywhere from 30 minutes to three hours. The woman has complete control over the procedure and can stop it at any time. Not only drawn blood, but a fully developed egg can be aspirated from the body. This is sometimes seen as a form of birth control because without the egg, pregnancy is unlikely. Blood and tissue are also removed during the extraction.
If the procedure is being done for an early miscarriage, the procedure can usually be done up to eight to nine weeks after your last menstrual period. If a woman waits longer, however, the tissue usually won’t fit the cannula due to its size. Side effects from the procedure are different for every woman, but can include nausea, dizziness, and severe cramping.
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