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What is the meaning of MVA in medical terms?
A manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is a way of surgically treating miscarriage when there is pregnancy tissue remaining within the womb. MVA uses a narrow tube to enter and empty the womb using aspiration (gentle suction).
What is the full meaning of MVA?
motor vehicle accident
(ɛm vi eɪ) or motor vehicle accident or RTA. abbreviation. (Insurance: Vehicle insurance) An MVA happens when a vehicle hits a person, an object, or another vehicle, causing injury or damage.
What is MVA procedure?
What is it? This is a simple procedure done early in pregnancy, which uses the suction of a syringe to remove the pregnancy tissue from the uterus. A local anaesthetic is used to numb the cervix and medicines to reduce pain and anxiety may also be offered.
What is MVA in obstetrics?
Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is an alternative to electric suction or dilatation and curettage for evacuation of the uterine contents. The MVA procedure is performed with a hand-operated vacuum syringe, typically under local anaesthetic, in a treatment room.
Is MVA procedure painful?
Is MVA painful? It depends – some women feel almost nothing after an MVA procedure, while other women report feeling quite uncomfortable. MVA is typically performed under local anesthesia, meaning the provider will numb the pain receptors during the procedure.
What are the effects of MVA?
Other possible side effects include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headache, hot flushes and an unpleasant taste in the mouth. What does MVA involve? A speculum is inserted into the vagina to visualise the cervix (neck of the womb). This is similar to during a smear test.
What are the indications for MVA?
Some of the indications include:
- Excessive vaginal bleeding.
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- Polyps.
- Incomplete abortion:
- Molar pregnancy:
- Diagnostic:
Why do you bleed after MVA?
This is usually caused by an infection or retained pregnancy tissue. You will be asked to take a pregnancy test at home three weeks after the procedure. If the pregnancy test is negative and the bleeding has settled completely, this means that all the pregnancy tissue has been successfully removed.
Can I Get Pregnant After MVA?
We recommend that you avoid getting pregnant again until you have a negative pregnancy test and one period following the procedure. After that, your body is physically prepared for a new pregnancy. However, you may choose to delay a new pregnancy for longer until you are emotionally and mentally ready.
How long do you bleed after MVA?
What happens after the MVA? At home you may experience some crampy abdominal pain which is normally controlled with simple painkillers. You can also expect some vaginal bleeding which normally settles within 7 days but can continue for up to 14 days.