What should be paid attention to after an abortion?

Patient's question:

Patient Age: December 10, 2010, slight lower abdominal pain
History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered
Desired Help: What precautions should be noted?

Doctor's answer:

Pay attention to rest and enhance nutrition. Within half a month after a miscarriage, avoid heavy physical labor, strenuous exercise, and working in cold water to prevent catching a cold. Pay attention to enhancing nutrition to reduce the body's resistance to disease and promote the early repair of damaged organs. After an induced abortion, eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and soy products, as well as fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to slow down the body's recovery. At the same time, always maintain external genital cleanliness, and avoid masturbation until menstruation fully returns. After an induced abortion, the cervix has not yet fully closed, and the endometrium also has a healing process. During this time, pay special attention to maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the external genital area.