What to do if you bleed after vaginal curettage

Nowadays, many women are unable to give birth to babies after becoming pregnant due to many factors, some due to their own factors and some due to the baby's factors. But no matter which type it is, the necessary curettage surgery for miscarriage is inevitable, and for many people, if the curettage surgery is not done well, it will be very harmful to everyone's body. Below we will explain in detail what a curettage is and what to do if bleeding occurs during the curettage.

However, there will be bleeding after curettage. Normally, the bleeding will stop in about 10 days. If the bleeding does not improve after curettage, timely treatment is needed to eliminate the possibility of inflammatory infection. What exactly causes bleeding after curettage?

1. Understand the process of curettage

We will first introduce you to the process and effects of curettage so that you can have a clear understanding of it. The purposes of surgery include diagnostic biopsy, removal of fetal tissue, treatment of irregular uterine bleeding, infertility, etc. The entire operation only requires two steps. First, dilate the cervix to a sufficient size, then use a curette to extend into the uterine cavity to scrape out the tissue or embryo. Curettage has very low risks and can stop bleeding and help diagnose diseases including cancer, infection, infertility, and other conditions.

2. What to do if bleeding occurs after curettage

Curettage is a common minor gynecological operation. Under normal circumstances, people can relieve their condition and restore their health through diet and rest. However, some women experience bleeding after curettage, vaginal bleeding, mild lower abdominal discomfort and pain. If the abdominal pain is severe or the vaginal bleeding is heavy or lasts for a long time, you should see a doctor in time and have a follow-up examination after one week.

If a woman has undergone a curettage after a miscarriage, she must avoid sexual intercourse to ensure that her body recovers as soon as possible. Moreover, for many women, they must rest more after surgery and must stay in bed for a week. If you don’t get enough rest, it is easy to get other diseases, which will cause great harm to women’s bodies.