Patient's question:
Hello, after I had an abortion with anesthesia, I only bled a little in the afternoon of the same day, and there was no more bleeding for the next seven days. On the seventh day after the abortion, I went to the hospital for a follow-up check-up. The ultrasound showed horizontal stripes, and the doctor said this was a symptom of the uterus not recovering well, advising me to continue drinking motherwort. I am very worried—is it possible that the procedure wasn’t thorough, and there is still blood clots left in the uterus?Doctor's answer:
The amount of vaginal bleeding after an abortion indicates whether the procedure was performed successfully. The amount of vaginal bleeding depends on whether the uterus contracts well and whether the uterine cavity is cleaned thoroughly. If the uterus does not contract well or if there are residual tissues in the uterus, bleeding is usually heavier. If the uterus contracts well and the uterine cavity is cleaned thoroughly, there is very little bleeding.Recommendations: After an abortion, you need to rest for 2 weeks, maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the external genital area, eat less spicy and irritating foods, and consume more nutrient-rich foods to help your body recover quickly. Avoid sexual activity, sitz baths, vaginal irrigation, and medication until your menstrual period returns.