Patient's question:
I am five months pregnant because of family reasons, I don't want the child, so I went to the hospital for an abortion treatment. Now, ten days have passed since the abortion, and I don't want to stay at home all the time. How long can I stay out after the abortion?Doctor's answer:
Abortion can cause significant physical harm. After an abortion, sexual activity should be avoided for at least one month. Engaging in sexual activity too soon can easily exacerbate intrauterine infections. It is also not advisable to get pregnant immediately after an abortion; at least one year should pass before attempting to conceive. After an abortion, the body tends to be weak, so it is recommended to consume more foods that aid digestion and replenish qi and blood, such as dates, longan, goji berries, donkey-hide gelatin, and poria.