Patient's question:
How can we minimize the physical harm to the child? What kind of assistance do you prefer: How can you minimize the physical harm to the child?Doctor's answer:
Abortion without pain: Medical abortion within 45 days, surgical abortion within 60 days, curettage within 100 days, and induced abortion (using mifepristone and misoprostol) within 6 months. It takes 2-3 days for the embryo sac to be expelled from the uterine cavity. However, a second procedure may be necessary if the abortion is not completely successful. If there is a lot of residual tissue in the uterus, a second curettage may be required.How many days of rest are needed after an abortion? At least 2 weeks of rest are required.
What should be noted in daily life?
1. In terms of diet, avoid extremely cold and spicy foods, beer, and enhance nutrition. The diet should be based on light, nutritious foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and protein-rich foods like dairy products and fresh vegetables rich in vitamins.
2. In terms of sexual activity, avoid intercourse for one month to prevent infection. If sexual activity is unavoidable between partners, other methods such as anal, oral, or other sexual practices can be used. Afterward, use contraception to avoid another unwanted pregnancy. Wait at least a year before trying to conceive again.
3. In terms of hygiene, maintain cleanliness of the lower body to prevent gynecological infections. Showering is recommended. If inflammation occurs, oral medications such as metronidazole, levofloxacin, or amoxicillin can be taken. If abdominal pain occurs, antibiotics and motherwort decoction can be used. After the embryo sac is expelled in medical abortions, take one week of motherwort and amoxicillin, and continue taking Gongxuening until the bleeding stops.
4. In terms of health care, avoid excessive cold exposure.
5. In terms of medical visits, bleeding within 2 weeks is normal. Medications can be used to clean the vagina after 2 weeks. If there is excessive or prolonged bleeding, seek medical attention promptly. Blood tests can be done to check the B-HCG level or an ultrasound can be performed. The external genitalia can be treated with medication. It is essential to maintain a positive mood.