Patient's question:
Doctor, ask how long the skin peeling lasts after an abortion? I had an abortion surgery at the beginning of this month, and the doctor said that the postoperative bleeding would last about a week. But it's been 10 days, and the skin is still peeling intermittently. Is it because the surgery wasn't done well? Can there be a way to apply medicine?Doctor's answer:
The bleeding time after an abortion procedure is relatively short, and the amount of bleeding is relatively light. Generally speaking, if the surgery is thorough and clean, the bleeding will stop within a maximum of 7 days, with most cases stopping within 3 days. If the bleeding persists for less than 10 days and continues intermittently, this is considered an abnormal sign. It is usually suspected that there are residual embryonic tissues in the uterine cavity, and it is necessary to visit the hospital as soon as possible for follow-up to confirm the diagnosis and undergo a uterine curettage to resolve the issue.