After an abortion procedure with anesthesia, precautions to take

Patient's question:

After an abortion procedure with anesthesia, precautions to take

Doctor's answer:

1, After artificial abortion, observe for 2 hours, pay attention to vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain;
2, Rest for 2 weeks after artificial abortion, prevent catching cold and flu, eat nutritious food to help the body recover as soon as possible.
3, Pay attention to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia, wash with warm water 1-2 times a day, and change sanitary pads frequently.
4, Avoid tub baths within 2 weeks, and refrain from sexual activity for 1 month.
5, After artificial abortion, vaginal bleeding usually gradually stops within 3-5 days, and should not exceed 10-15 days in total. If the amount of vaginal bleeding exceeds menstrual flow or the duration is too long, seek medical attention promptly.
6, Take contraceptive measures before resuming sexual activity.