Patient's question:
Hello everyone, I had a painless abortion on December 16th. In the first week after the surgery, there was only a small amount of bleeding, and after that, there was no more flow. However, my discharge became slightly yellow (I had previously suffered from vaginal candidiasis). Later, I had an ultrasound, and the doctor said I was recovering well. But in the last two days (now it's been 14 days post-surgery), there's been a little bit of thin, watery blood—just a small amount. I'm wondering what could be causing this. I'm very worried, and I hope everyone can help me think of some possibilities! Thank you!First follow-up question: I have a lot of discharge now, and I'm worried it might be a recurrence of vaginal candidiasis. So I bought some Fuyankang tablets to take, but I don't know if...
Doctor's answer:
Post-abortion bleeding is usually minimal, which is often a good sign indicating that the uterus is healing well and blood sinuses are closing promptly. This is considered a positive outcome.After an abortion, it is important to rinse the external genital area with warm water daily to maintain cleanliness and effectively prevent postoperative infections. Sanitary pads should be changed frequently, and underwear should be washed daily.
If bleeding has not stopped, vaginal douching and soaking in a bath should be strictly avoided to prevent upward infections.