Patient's question:
Patient Gender: Hello,I had an abortion on November 20th and was about 40 days pregnant. On November 21st, my bleeding was very light, almost none—only a little dirty discharge when I used the restroom. I didn’t have any abdominal pain. Is this normal? I’m still taking the medication prescribed by the hospital. Do I need to finish all the medication?
Doctor's answer:
It is normal. After an induced abortion, you need to rest for 2 weeks and prevent catching a cold or getting sick. Eat more nutritious foods to help your body recover as soon as possible.After an induced abortion, the wound on the endometrium has not yet healed, and the cervix remains loose. The original mucus plug (which prevents bacteria from entering the uterine cavity) has been removed, but a new mucus plug has not yet formed. If you do not pay attention to hygiene in the external genital area, bacteria in the vagina can easily enter the uterine cavity and cause infection. Therefore, it is even more important to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the external genital area after an induced abortion. Wash with warm water 1-2 times a day and change sanitary products frequently. Do not take a bath for 2 weeks or until the vaginal bleeding has stopped. Avoid sexual activity for 1 month to prevent infections of the reproductive organs. If you have fever, abdominal pain, or abnormal odors in vaginal discharge, it may be due to infection, and you should seek medical attention promptly.