Patient's question:
Your girlfriend hasn't had her period for over 40 days. A few days ago, she went to a regular hospital for a check-up. The doctor suspected an ectopic pregnancy, but the ultrasound couldn't be clear. Later, the doctor recommended a D&C (dilation and curettage). What symptoms might occur?Doctor's answer:
There may be symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, yellow discharge with a bad odor, or vaginal itching. Abstain from sexual activity and avoid hot tubs. If you resume sexual activity within a week, it may lead to infection, causing adhesions in the uterine cavity. In severe cases, it can result in endometriosis, affecting future fertility. If you currently have no discomfort, you can use a hot water bag to warm your abdomen, drink some brown sugar water, maintain good hygiene, and clean the external genitalia with warm water.