Patient's question:
I've been having a miscarriage for three days now. It's a spontaneous abortion. Five months ago, I had a medication-induced abortion and it was successfully cleared. But this time... Now, when I use a pregnancy test, it's still showing positive! There's almost no bleeding! Could it be that it wasn't scraped clean enough? When is it usually considered clean?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if the medication abortion is incomplete and a D&C procedure is performed, there should be no problem. It may be that your hormone levels haven't fully recovered yet. Wait a few more days, and it will be fine.Recommendations:
- You must rest appropriately after the surgery. The first three days, it's best to stay in bed. Avoid physical labor or exercise within the first two weeks.
- Pay extra attention to personal hygiene. Keep the external genital area clean, change sanitary pads frequently during bleeding, and wash underwear often.
- Avoid sitting baths within the first two weeks; only take showers to prevent upward infections.
- Avoid sexual activity for the first month after the procedure.
- Eat easily digestible foods rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and iron. Avoid raw, cold, spicy, or cooling foods that may irritate your body.