Patient's question:
Last week, I went to the hospital with my boyfriend to have a medication-induced abortion. These past few days, I've been doing a "little confinement" (similar to postpartum recovery), but for some reason, I always feel like my breasts have become much larger, and there's a bloated sensation inside. Is this normal? What kind of medicine or food should I eat to treat it?Doctor's answer:
After an induced abortion, breast tenderness may occur due to hormonal changes. This is a relatively common occurrence. It is not advisable to have sexual intercourse within one month after the procedure, and pregnancy should be avoided for at least three months. If you wish to conceive, you should wait for at least three months, as the uterus needs time to heal. Additionally, the immune system may weaken after an induced abortion, so it is important to rest during this period. Avoid strenuous exercise, and do not consume extremely cold, hard, spicy, or irritating foods.