How long is normal bleeding after a miscarriage?

After a miscarriage, the body will bleed to expel some unnecessary residues in the body so that the mother will not be harmed. Therefore, bleeding after a miscarriage is normal, but such bleeding symptoms are also limited. If the bleeding lasts too long, it will also harm the body. Therefore, you must pay attention to taking care of yourself after a miscarriage. So how long is normal for bleeding after a miscarriage?

Taking the following important steps can minimize the harm of abortion to the human body.

Step 1: Don’t joke with your life, choose a regular hospital

Step 2: Choose the appropriate abortion method. Artificial termination of pregnancy is called artificial abortion. It is generally divided into two types: medical abortion and suction abortion.

The outstanding advantage of medical abortion is that it avoids surgical damage to the endometrium, and is especially suitable for first-time pregnant women. Medical abortion is suitable for those whose pregnancy period is less than 49 days. The shorter the pregnancy period, the better the effect. Generally speaking, young women who have not given birth often choose medical abortion. But medical abortion also has its disadvantages:

1. The failure rate is about 10%, and those who fail need to undergo uterine curettage (the longer the pregnancy, the higher the failure rate; the failure rate increases for those who have undergone artificial abortion).

2. The possible side effects of the drug include: ① Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. ② Headache, fever, numbness of the palms, etc. ③ Lower abdominal pain and anal distension ④ Effects on the cardiovascular system ⑤ Allergic reactions.

3. Under normal circumstances, the amount of bleeding during medical abortion is 3-4 times that of artificial abortion.

4. The uterine bleeding time of complete miscarriage is about half a month (18 days on average), and about 4% of people may experience severe bleeding. The requirements for gestational time for artificial abortion are more relaxed than those for medical abortion, and it is suitable for termination of pregnancy at 6-12 weeks.

The amount of bleeding in artificial abortion is less than that in medical abortion, and the uterine bleeding time is shorter than that in medical abortion. Generally, the bleeding will stop within 10 days after the operation. However, it also has disadvantages: there is a possibility of complications of artificial abortion surgery, including incomplete aspiration, missed aspiration, uterine perforation, cervical laceration, postoperative infection, intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, abortion syndrome, cervical and intrauterine adhesions, menstrual disorders, etc.

Artificial abortion can be divided into two types: ordinary abortion and painless abortion according to the different anesthesia methods during the operation. The surgical procedure is the same, except that painless abortion uses anesthetics (intravenous analgesia) during the operation, while traditional abortion only uses local anesthesia. The anesthetic effects are different: local anesthesia can only relieve pain, while intravenous anesthetics can achieve a completely painless effect.

From the perspective of surgery, the populations that are suitable and prohibited for both are the same, but it is still necessary to understand the specific blood routine results and then decide when to use which surgical method based on the doctor's advice.

Step 3: Choose the appropriate time for surgery. The best time for abortion is within 6-8 weeks of pregnancy. If the pregnancy is too short, the embryo will be too small, which may lead to incomplete abortion. If the pregnancy is too long and the fetus is too large, the operation time will be prolonged, bleeding will increase, and the trauma to the patient will be significantly increased.

Step 4: Make adequate preparations before surgery

Step 5: Postoperative conditioning should be appropriate

You should rest for two weeks after the abortion. It is not suitable to engage in strenuous physical activities and heavy mental work. You cannot take a bath or swim within one month after the operation, and avoid eating ginseng, deer antlers, etc. After surgery, the body's resistance decreases, so attention should be paid to local hygiene to prevent infection. You should take precautions against pregnancy within six months after surgery to allow the uterus to recover better.

It is understandable that bleeding occurs within a certain period of time after miscarriage, so as long as you pay attention to your daily routine and eating habits after miscarriage, there will basically be no problem. What I must tell you here is that it is only right that you take care of your own body; other people's concern is only temporary.