Patient's question:
Hello, I had an abortion six days ago. Just after the procedure, there was barely any bleeding, so I didn't take any medication, didn't have an IV, and there was no bleeding for these six days. Today, I suddenly had a tiny bit of blood—very minimal, not like a menstrual flow. Why is this happening? Is it because the wound hasn't healed yet, or was the surgery not done properly? The doctor prescribed two bottles of motherwort injection. I didn’t get it after the surgery because I was afraid it might harm my body. Should I get it now? I’m worried about the side effects, so I haven’t taken the injection. Additionally, the medication the doctor prescribed, I didn’t take on time. I took it once the night before last, and now I have a stomachache. Can I skip the anti-inflammatory medication? My stomach can’t handle it anymore. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
After the procedure, if there is no skin breakdown, it proves that your surgery was very successful and the uterus was well-contracted. However, since an abortion is still a surgical procedure, it can cause some damage to the uterus. Therefore, even though there were no immediate symptoms, it is still necessary to undergo anti-inflammatory treatment. The spotting you are experiencing now may be due to infection. If you have fever, excessive bleeding, or a foul odor from the lower abdomen, it is definitely an intrauterine infection. Please observe these symptoms carefully.Recommendation: It is recommended to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination. Generally, it is necessary to have a B (ultrasound) follow-up at the hospital 7-10 days after an abortion.