Patient's question:
Doctor, I had an abortion surgery at Dongfang Heping Hospital on the 20th of this month, but I haven't seen any vaginal bleeding after the surgery. I only had a few drops on the day of the surgery, and then it stopped. I thought there would definitely be bleeding like a menstrual period after the surgery, but there wasn't. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Based on your situation, it should be considered a normal phenomenon. Please pay attention to rest and hygiene.Post-abortion precautions:
1. Maintain a regular lifestyle: Even if the abortion procedure is successful, irregular postoperative life can worsen bleeding or leave behind sequelae. You can rest in the hospital for one day after the surgery or return home. In the following days, you should continue to receive observation and treatment at the hospital and ensure adequate rest.
2. Clothing should be loose and avoid tight-fitting garments.
3. During this period, avoid alcohol and do not bathe without medical permission, as bathing may sometimes lead to infection.
4. Sexual activity should only be resumed after bleeding has completely stopped 10 days to 2 weeks post-surgery.
5. To ensure maternal health, do not conceive 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.
6. If medication-induced abortion is used, medical observation is necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the medication and ensure a complete abortion.
7. From the second day after surgery, avoid excessive labor and exercise.
Following these precautions generally prevents infertility and sequelae. Abortion should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, as medical evidence shows that the risk of infertility and sequelae increases with the number of abortions.