Patient's question:
I had an abortion without anesthesia a week ago, and on the third day, I started having gray discharge. What could be the reason? Will it be contagious? Is it serious?Doctor's answer:
This is the lochia that is discharged from the body after an induced abortion. It generally takes about a week to be completely expelled. Usually, vaginal bleeding should stop within a week after an induced abortion. If this occurs again, it may be because it wasn't completely expelled. It is recommended that you take some medication to protect your uterus. You can take herbs like motherwort or Shenghua decoction to expel lochia. Avoid bathing for the first week to prevent infection. Additionally, you should enhance your nutrition, get plenty of rest, and drink more brown sugar water.