Patient's question:
?Student: HelloI had an induced abortion in November 11th. In the first five days, the blood flow was very little, and the blood was dark. In the next five days, the blood flow was more, and it was also dark. I am very worried.
Doctor's answer:
After an induced abortion, it is necessary to rest for two weeks, maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia, eat less spicy and irritating foods, and consume more nutrient-rich foods. Pay attention to the fact that sexual activity, sitz baths, vaginal irrigation, and medication should be avoided after the abortion until menstruation resumes. This is because the cervix is relaxed, the endometrium is shedding, and the local defense ability is decreased, making it easy to cause retrograde infection, leading to pelvic inflammatory diseases such as endometritis and adnexitis. Severe cases may result in infertility. Do not be overly anxious. The amount of bleeding after abortion should be less than the menstrual flow, the bleeding duration should be less than two weeks, and the abdominal pain should generally not exceed three days. If the bleeding exceeds these standards, it should be considered as possible intrauterine residual, incomplete uterine involution, or uterine cavity infection, and active medical examination should be conducted for diagnosis.