What should be paid attention to after an abortion?

Patient's question:

What should be paid attention to after an abortion?

Doctor's answer:

1. After painless artificial abortion, you need to rest for 2 weeks and reduce reading newspapers and watching TV.
2. Within 2 weeks after the surgery, rest appropriately and avoid heavy physical labor.
3. Eat more nutritious foods to help your body recover as soon as possible.
4. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia. Wash with warm water 1–2 times a day and change sanitary pads frequently.
5. Do not take a bath within 2 weeks or until vaginal bleeding has stopped.
6. Avoid sexual activity for 1 month to prevent infections of the reproductive organs. If you have fever, abdominal pain, or abnormal odors in vaginal discharge, seek medical attention promptly.

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