Patient's question:
I have been living with my girlfriend for a year. A month ago, after a thorough medical check-up at the hospital, I discovered that she had an unexpected pregnancy. However, we are currently striving and are not ready for a child, so we want to consider an abortion. But since we still want children in the future, we would like to consult about the potential issues that may arise after an abortion?Doctor's answer:
After an abortion without pain, there may be a minimal amount of vaginal bleeding and mild abdominal pain. However, the bleeding duration is usually within 3-7 days, and the abdominal pain generally does not exceed 5 days. The abortion procedure can damage the endometrium, and a weakened immune system makes it easy to develop gynecological infections if proper care is not taken. Therefore, antibiotics should be taken orally for 3-5 days after the surgery to prevent infection. Rest in bed for 2 days post-surgery, avoid strenuous exercise within 2 weeks, and do not eat spicy, irritating, or cold foods. Focus on a nutritious diet to aid in recovery. Be cautious of cold exposure. Abstinence from sexual activity and tub baths is strictly prohibited for one month to prevent retrograde infection and subsequent gynecological infections. Wishing you good health!