Patient's question:
Got pregnant again after giving birth to her second child and accidentally went to the hospital for an abortion. After the procedure, she stayed home to rest but kept feeling abdominal pain. When she went back to the hospital for a follow-up check, it was found that there was residual tissue in her uterus. What should she do now after this painless abortion with residual tissue?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, after a painless induced abortion, if there is a consideration of residual embryonic tissue in the uterine cavity, it is possible to experience abdominal pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding again. Mild abdominal pain may be due to uterine contractions and can be temporarily managed with close observation. If the abdominal pain is more pronounced, it is recommended to promptly undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for a follow-up examination to determine the complete recovery status of the uterine adnexa and identify the possibility of residual embryonic tissue in the uterine cavity.