Bleeding after curettage

Nowadays, many women are unable to give birth to their babies due to various reasons after becoming pregnant, and finally have no choice but to choose abortion to end the baby's life. However, if the abortion is not complete, some pregnancy tissue will remain in the uterus, causing certain harm to the uterus and affecting future fertility. In this case, the best solution is to use 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.

After understanding what bleeding after curettage causes and how to deal with it, in order to ensure that the body can recover as quickly as possible after the abortion, you must be careful to abstain from sexual intercourse within one month after the abortion, and rest in bed for at least one week. In addition, you should avoid contact with cold water and eat cold food, as these can easily lead to postpartum diseases.