What is the reason for abdominal pain after uterine curettage?

The most common way to deal with an unwanted pregnancy is to have an abortion, but the technical conditions of many hospitals are not up to standard. If the pregnancy cannot be successfully terminated, a second uterine curettage operation may be required, which often leads to various sequelae, the most typical of which is abdominal pain. So, what is the reason for abdominal pain after uterine curettage? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

Generally speaking, women may experience mild abdominal pain for 2-3 days after a curettage. This is mainly caused by the contraction of the female uterus after curettage. It is often within the tolerance range of women and can gradually disappear on its own. If this is the case, the abdominal pain after curettage is normal and there is no need to worry too much. Usually, you can use methods such as applying a hot water bottle to the abdomen or rubbing the abdomen with your hands to relieve discomfort.

If the patient has severe abdominal pain after curettage, or if the abdominal pain lasts for a long time after curettage, it should be taken seriously and whether it is caused by the following factors:

1. Postoperative infection.

Women who undergo curettage may get infected directly due to the surgical operation, or if they do not pay attention to postoperative care, they may get infected. If an infection occurs, it may cause women to have severe abdominal pain after curettage, accompanied by symptoms such as fever.

2. Cervical or uterine adhesions.

Women who undergo curettage may suffer from cervical or uterine adhesions due to improper surgical operation, which may cause abdominal pain in women after the operation. It can often manifest as cyclical abdominal pain and is often accompanied by scanty menstruation or even amenorrhea.

3. Uterine perforation.

If the curettage is not performed properly, it may not only cause adhesions of the cervix or uterine cavity, but in severe cases it may even lead to uterine perforation. If a woman has uterine perforation after curettage, she may also experience severe abdominal pain after the operation.

4. Endometriosis.

Curettage may also cause endometriosis in women, which in turn can lead to abdominal pain in women, and the pain often comes and goes with the menstrual cycle.

Therefore, women who undergo curettage should pay attention to going to a regular professional hospital and take good postoperative care to avoid the above dangers. After curettage, women should also pay attention to abnormal abdominal pain and go to the hospital for examination in time.

The above is an introduction to the causes of abdominal pain after uterine curettage. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. There are many factors that cause abdominal pain after uterine curettage, and these are the most common ones. In daily life, if you find similar situations, it is best to go to a regular hospital for a comprehensive diagnosis, and then you can better solve it effectively.