Patient's question:
Expert:Hello!
I took a pregnancy test and found out I'm pregnant. I want to have an abortion, but because of work, I can't take too much time off. Could you please tell me: How long do I need to rest after an abortion? Will it affect my fertility in the future?? Is medication abortion harmful to the body?
Thank you～!
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Medical abortion is suitable for pregnant women within 49 days of pregnancy.After medical abortion, you can usually return to normal work after resting for about 2-3 days. However, please pay attention to the following basic points:
- Rest appropriately and avoid excessive workload.
- Avoid catching a cold or getting chilled.
- Eat nutritious foods to help your body recover quickly.
- Maintain cleanliness in the external genital area. Avoid sexual activity for one month, as the damaged endometrium needs time to heal and to prevent infections of the reproductive organs.
Two weeks after medical abortion, observe whether there is bleeding or abdominal pain. If necessary, visit a hospital for an ultrasound examination. If incomplete abortion is detected, immediate uterine evacuation should be performed.
If you suddenly experience heavy active bleeding, fever, severe abdominal pain, or other symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.