Patient's question:
Doctor:Hello! I had a medication-induced abortion on September 23rd. Due to incomplete miscarriage, I underwent a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) on October 9th and a second D&C on October 16th. My bleeding stopped on October 20th. Now, on November 9th, I had my menstrual period, but the flow was much heavier than usual. My periods have always been heavy, but now they are even heavier. Could this be related to the abortion? Is it serious? Please help me ease my worries!
Doctor's answer:
Women who have experienced miscarriage often have a higher menstrual flow, which is primarily related to the following factors.1. After the surgery, due to the stress experienced by women, this negative psychological factor can cause menstrual irregularity, leading to excessive menstrual flow after miscarriage. Therefore, excessive menstrual flow is abnormal.
2. During the surgery, if the endometrium is excessively removed, the lining may not fully heal in the short term, resulting in excessive menstrual flow.
3. Sexual activity should not be engaged in within the first month after miscarriage. Some couples fail to adhere to this, which can lead to infections and inflammation in the uterine cavity, causing excessive menstrual flow.
4. After miscarriage, hormonal changes occur. The ovaries may not respond normally to the pituitary gland's anterior lobe's luteinizing hormone, leading to excessive menstrual flow after miscarriage.