Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Two months after taking medication for an abortion, I accidentally got pregnant again. This time, I also don't plan to keep the pregnancy because both money and time are very tight. After this medication abortion, do I have to continue taking medication (such as intravenous drips or herbal medicine - for anti-inflammation and healing)? What else do I need to pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Multiple miscarriages can cause significant damage to the body. If you do not wish to become pregnant prematurely, it is recommended to take effective contraceptive measures, as multiple miscarriages may lead to infertility. After a miscarriage, it is important to rest, actively fight inflammation, and prevent the possibility of infection.After medication-induced abortion, you can generally 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 colds or getting a fever;
- Eat more nutritious foods to help your body recover quickly;
- Maintain cleanliness of the external genital area. Abstain from sexual activity for at least one month, as the damaged endometrium needs time to heal and to prevent infections of the reproductive organs.
Two weeks after medication-induced abortion, observe whether there is bleeding or abdominal pain. If necessary, visit the hospital for an ultrasound examination. If incomplete abortion is detected, immediate uterine evacuation should be performed.
If sudden heavy active bleeding, fever, or severe abdominal pain occurs, seek medical attention immediately.