How harmful is induced abortion to women?

Induced labor is a common childbirth technique and is closely related to the physical condition of the pregnant mother. Some pregnant women have to choose induced abortion due to physical reasons. So, how much harm does induced abortion surgery cause to the human body? How to maintain and care after induced abortion? Next, let's take a practical look at these aspects.

How harmful is abortion surgery to the human body?

First, bleeding after induced abortion: bleeding after induced abortion is one of the most common injuries of induced abortion. When the bleeding after the baby is delivered reaches more than 400 ml, we generally call it mid-term labor bleeding. If a large amount of bleeding occurs in a short period of time, the patient will go into shock, which will seriously endanger personal safety. Therefore, if there are standard patients, they should be moved to a better hospital outpatient department and, if necessary, consult with experts from relevant departments for treatment to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

Second, surgical infection: If the patient develops fever and the body temperature is above 38°C during the process of induced labor or within ten days after the operation, especially if the high fever lasts for more than a day after induced labor and is accompanied by chills, this is a high-complication infection defined in medicine. When the infection is highly concomitant, the patient may experience persistent lower abdominal pain, or low blood pressure, refusal to press the abdomen, tenderness, and rebound pain.

Third, damage to the birth canal: During the process of induced labor, due to strong uterine contractions, the cervix is ​​small and has poor elasticity, so it is very easy for the birth canal to be damaged, such as posterior vaginal fornix, cervical lacerations, and vaginal lacerations. At this time, the laceration site should be clearly exposed and sutured immediately to promote blood circulation, otherwise it will cause greater damage in the future.

How to maintain after induced labor

After induced abortion, the patient needs to be hospitalized for 3-5 days, pay attention to uterine contractions, and prevent internal bleeding. Since induced abortion causes great trauma to the human body, you need to rest for at least half a month after the operation. It is not suitable for sitting or standing for a long time, and it is even less suitable for doing high-intensity work. Stay in bed and rest as much as possible.

Due to the heavy bleeding caused by abortion, you should pay attention to increasing your nutrition after the operation. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. Eat more foods that replenish qi, blood and blood stasis. For example: jujube, lotus root, eggs, milk, chicken, fish, protein food, bean millet soup, brown sugar ginger water, fruits and fruits, etc., are foods that contain protein and vitamins and promote digestion.

After the operation, the lower body should be dressed in loose clothes, and the lower body should be cleaned within one month, washing the private parts with cold water in the morning, noon and evening. If lochia is discharged after delivery, you can pad your underwear with a handkerchief specially made for women and children. Try not to use sanitary napkins as handkerchiefs are more breathable than sanitary napkins. Wash your underwear frequently, iron it straight with boiling water, and expose it to the sun to disinfect it. You can take a shower with hot water 3 days after the operation, but you cannot take a bath in a tub. However, you should close the windows and doors and the room temperature should not be too low.

Generally speaking, induced abortion surgery causes great harm to the human body, so postoperative maintenance is very important. After the induced abortion, you should pay more attention to vaginal bleeding, go to the hospital more often, and receive relevant treatment. Also, there should be a certain restraint in the sexual life of the couple, and more attention should be paid to cleanliness and hygiene to keep it clean.