Patient's question:
After taking medication for an abortion, I had about a minute of sexual activity about a month later. The next day, I felt uncomfortable, and later I noticed abdominal pain around my pelvic area. After an ultrasound, a cyst was found. The doctor, who is relatively young, told me it wasn't necessary to take medication and said there were no medications available. I would like to ask for your advice! Now, 40 days after the abortion, my period has been gone for 10 days, and there is something dirty that I don't know if it's blood. There is no abdominal pain, but it doesn't feel like it used to—I sometimes have mild discomfort. Please give me some diagnosis and advice! The second picture is from before, and it's not from the same hospital.Doctor's answer:
Hello, sexual activity is prohibited within one month after medication abortion, as well as tub baths, vaginal irrigation, and medication administration. This is because the cervix is relaxed, the endometrium is shedding, and the local defense ability is weakened, making it easy to cause retrograde infection, which can lead to conditions such as endometritis, adnexitis, and other pelvic inflammatory diseases. Severe cases may result in infertility. It is recommended to closely monitor her condition. If there is an increase in vaginal discharge or symptoms such as abdominal pain or fever, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly.