What is the reason for bleeding after medication abortion?

Patient's question:

On October 15th to the 20th, my period arrived around then. On the afternoon of November 1st, I went for an ultrasound examination to check carefully. After confirmation, the doctor said it was still too small for an abortion, so I chose medication abortion because I didn’t want to wait. I took Mifepristone tablets. At the time, I had a slight cold but didn’t take any medicine. On the afternoon of the 4th, I took Misoprostol tablets. After about two hours, the gestational sac was expelled. Then the doctor prescribed a box of Cefixime dispersible tablets and a box of Xin Chao Neng granules. My cold got worse, and I took Gan Kang. In the evening of the 4th, there was a lot of bleeding, but by the morning of the 5th, it had reduced. It has been continuous for these two days. Up to now, my cold hasn’t improved, and I don’t know what’s going on. When will the bleeding stop? How long can I take a bath? How long can I wash my hair? ~! This is my first time using medication abortion and my first pregnancy. What kind of assistance do I need: I’m wondering how it happened in the end.

Doctor's answer:

According to the description, it is speculated that it is 2 days after a miscarriage. Generally, vaginal bleeding after a miscarriage lasts for 3-7 days, not exceeding one week. It is important to pay attention to preventing colds because the immune system is weakened after a miscarriage, making it difficult to recover from a cold. After a miscarriage, the following should be noted: 1. Rest in bed for a week, rest for a month, and engage in adequate exercise; 2. Avoid sexual intercourse and tub baths within a month to prevent infection; 3. It is better to wash hair and take baths after fully recovering from a cold to avoid worsening symptoms; 4. Always maintain local cleanliness and pay attention to hygiene.

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