Patient's question:
Today I went to the hospital for a check-up. Originally, I was supposed to get a culture of secretions, but the doctor said it's best to come back in two weeks, as I had an abortion a week ago and my bleeding has stopped. Will doing the test next week affect the results? Will it cause an infection? How accurate is the test? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
If you have gynecological inflammation, it is generally more accurate to have a follow-up examination after the recovery period following an induced abortion. You can go for the check-up one week after your bleeding stops or after a normal menstrual period ends. Before the examination, avoid sexual intercourse and other vaginal procedures to prevent affecting the results. In Western medicine, a routine vaginal discharge test is conducted before an induced abortion to assess the vaginal cleanliness, and then the duration of embryonic arrest is considered to evaluate whether postoperative anti-inflammatory treatment and medication duration are necessary.