Experts tell you how harmful an abortion is to your health

Artificial abortion is a remedial measure after contraceptive failure. But now, because of the emergence of painless abortion, the "cost" of abortion has been greatly reduced, and people's attitude has become more careless.

Half of the abortions are unmarried. In September 2011, data from the "2011 Survey on Contraceptive Awareness and Abortion Status of Women in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou" jointly completed by the Shanghai 411 Hospital Teenage Pregnancy Helpline, the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences Youth Education Research Center, and the Beijing Red Maple Women's Psychological Counseling Service Center were released: After a random survey of 1,360 women, it was found that the most abortions were 6 times, and the youngest age for abortion was 13 years old. Cheng Licun, chief physician of the Family Planning Department of Shanghai Changning District Maternal and Child Health Hospital, pointed out that the number of women coming for abortions is becoming younger, with more than 60% being under the age of 25. At the same time, the phenomenon of pregnancy before marriage is also common.

"Painless" does not mean "harmless". Zhang Lufang, chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Peking University Third Hospital, pointed out that one of the main reasons why more and more women are having abortions is that they hastily think that "painless abortions don't hurt anyway, so it doesn't matter." This perception is due to the fact that the cost of painless abortion is very low - no pain, and basically no impact on daily life; and secondly, due to various irresponsible propaganda, many women mistakenly believe that "painless" means "harmless." In addition, some women give up their children for their careers, or get pregnant before marriage, which is also a reason for abortion, especially the high rate of repeated abortions.

"It is particularly noteworthy that among the women who are having abortions nowadays, more and more are young and unmarried." Zhang Lufang said that many women think they are young and in good health and can withstand several abortions, but in fact this understanding is extremely wrong. Even a painless abortion performed in a professional hospital will have certain side effects on the body. In particular, repeated abortions can lead to uterine damage, fallopian tube obstruction, endocrine disorders, endometritis, adnexitis, ectopic pregnancy, and even infertility. Therefore, women must not be too hasty about abortion.

Take a short confinement period after an abortion. Although abortion is different from normal childbirth, it also consumes physical energy and creates physical needs. Therefore, the "confinement period" after abortion is also particularly important. Generally speaking, it is best to rest and recuperate for 1-2 weeks after an abortion. During recuperation, you should eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, eggs, soy products and fresh vegetables, as well as blood-enriching foods such as jujube and wolfberry. Appropriate activities can facilitate the discharge of blood and decidua in the uterine cavity.

Also, pay close attention to bleeding. The bleeding after abortion is similar to or less than menstruation and usually lasts about a week. During this period, you should closely observe the blood volume, whether there is any peculiar smell in the secretions, etc. If any abnormal situation occurs, you should seek medical attention in time. "Of course, the most important thing is to take good contraceptive measures. This is the most economical, safest and healthiest method," said Zhang Lufang.