Patient's question:
The fourth day after having an abortion, I started experiencing cramps similar to menstrual pain, accompanied by a very small amount of bleeding. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Early pregnancy termination within three months through artificial or medication methods is called induced abortion. Generally, lower abdominal pain is more pronounced on the day of the procedure and subsides within about three days. If abdominal pain still persists significantly on the fourth day post-surgery, it is abnormal. Possible causes may include: incomplete abortion if the procedure was successful but the embryo was not completely removed; postoperative endometrial infection or retrograde infection due to poor hygiene; or uterine wall thinning leading to perforation during the surgery. It is necessary to seek medical diagnosis and treatment.