Patient's question:
Today is already the eighth day after the abortion (the second time), with no abdominal pain or other discomforts. However, there was a bit of bright red blood on my underwear at noon today, which can be managed with a sanitary pad. But I haven’t had any bleeding after my previous abortions—only a small amount of watery blood. Why is there bright red blood today? Could it be a sign of an illness?First follow-up question: But I don’t have any other discomforts. After the abortion, I had only a small amount of watery blood, but not much. By the eighth day at noon, there was bright red blood (it stopped in the afternoon), and it was manageable with a sanitary pad. What could be the reason for this?
Today at noon and yesterday
Doctor's answer:
Your situation should not be a problem! What you need to do now is to actively take good care of yourself.1. Maintain a regular lifestyle: Even if the abortion surgery is successful, irregular life after the procedure can worsen bleeding or leave behind postoperative complications. You can rest in the hospital for one day or go home after the surgery. In the following days, you should continue to visit the hospital for observation and treatment, ensuring adequate rest.
2. Wear loose clothing and avoid tight-fitting garments.
3. Do not drink alcohol during this period, and do not take a bath without your doctor's permission, as bathing may sometimes lead to infection.
4. You can resume sexual activity only after bleeding has completely stopped 10 days to 2 weeks after the surgery.
5. To ensure the health of your body, do not get pregnant immediately after the surgery, as the uterus may be damaged during the procedure, making pregnancy dangerous at this time. Safe contraceptive measures must be taken for this reason.
6. If you undergo medication-induced abortion, you must be observed by a doctor to ensure the medication is effective and the abortion is complete.
7. From the second day after the surgery, avoid overexertion and strenuous exercise.
Pay attention to these points, and they generally will not lead to infertility or postoperative complications. Abortion should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, as medical evidence shows that the risk of infertility and postoperative complications increases with the number of abortions.