Patient's question:
How long do you need to rest after an abortion, and do you need an ultrasound before an abortion?Doctor's answer:
Hello:It is best to have an ultrasound examination. Post-abortion precautions:
1. Maintain a regular lifestyle: Even if the abortion procedure is successful, irregular postoperative life can worsen bleeding or leave behind sequelae. You can rest at the hospital for one day after the surgery or return home. In the following days, you should continue to go to the hospital for observation and treatment and ensure adequate rest.
2. Clothing should be loose; avoid tight-fitting attire.
3. Do not drink alcohol during this period. Do not bathe without the doctor's permission, as bathing may sometimes lead to infection.
4. Sexual activity should only be resumed after bleeding has completely stopped 10 days to 2 weeks after the surgery.
5. To ensure the health of the mother, do not conceive immediately after the surgery, as the uterus is damaged during the procedure, making pregnancy at this time very dangerous. Safe contraceptive measures must be taken for this reason.
6. If medication-induced abortion is used, medical observation is necessary to check if the medication is effective and whether the abortion is complete.
7. From the second day after the surgery, avoid excessive labor and exercise.
Pay attention to these points, and they generally will not lead to infertility or sequelae. Artificial abortion should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Medical evidence shows that the risk of infertility and sequelae increases with the number of artificial abortions.