Do I need to stay in bed on the first day of medical abortion?

You need to rest more on the first day after medical abortion. It is best to rest in bed and walk less, which is conducive to the expulsion of the gestational sac. In addition, you will be exposed to cold water more on the first day after medical abortion, and you also need to sit in confinement to promote the repair of the uterus. There will be heavy vaginal bleeding on the first day of medical abortion, and attention should be paid to genital hygiene. At the same time, women should eat more foods high in protein, which can promote faster recovery of the body.

First of all, after medical abortion, women are generally required to rest in bed more and try to reduce walking as much as possible within the first 3 days, especially on the first day of medical abortion. They should get out of bed less and move around less. Only after a few days can they gradually increase the time of activities. In addition, avoid contact with cold water on the first day of medical abortion to avoid catching a cold. It is recommended that women take a proper “confinement period” after medical abortion, as it takes about a month to repair the uterus. Also, you should pay attention to nutritional balance, supplement more protein and eat foods that enhance immunity and promote organ repair. For example, eat more fish, eggs, bean products or some fresh vegetables to promote physical recovery.

Secondly, precautions on the first day of medical abortion also include keeping the genitals clean and refraining from having sex. Because there will be a lot of vaginal bleeding on the first day of medical abortion, special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the vulva during this period. You should not take a bath in a tub within half a month after the abortion to prevent bacteria from entering the vagina and causing infection.

Finally, on the first day of medical abortion, the amount of vaginal bleeding will be relatively heavy, but if vaginal bleeding lasts for more than seven days after medical abortion, and there are symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, fever, abnormal leucorrhea, etc., then you should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination in time.

The above is an explanation of what to pay attention to on the first day of medical abortion. In fact, whether it is medical abortion or surgical abortion, it is harmful to the female body. When you choose medical abortion, you must take precautions seriously, try to take good care of your body during the period, stay in bed and rest, and pay attention to balanced nutrition. Once complications occur, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time.

What are the dangers of medical abortion?

1. Cause infection: Medical abortion takes longer than artificial abortion. Sometimes the pregnancy tissue is not completely expelled, the uterine membrane is not restored well, and vaginal bleeding lasts longer, which can last for 2-3 weeks or even 1-2 months. Long-term chronic blood loss can cause anemia and reduce the body's resistance. At this time, bacteria often travel back through the vagina and cause inflammation of the endometrium.

2. Impact on fertility: It can cause repeated damage to the endometrium. Due to damage to the endometrium, women are more likely to develop placenta previa when they become pregnant in the future, which can cause heavy prenatal bleeding. Due to multiple miscarriages, some women may also experience habitual miscarriages.

3. Affect ovarian function: inhibit ovarian function, affect the growth and development of follicles and even ovulation. What are the dangers of medical abortion? Some women may experience menstrual disorders after medical abortion, which is manifested as a shortened or prolonged menstrual cycle. The harm of medical abortion to the body includes increased menstrual flow.

4. Incomplete abortion: Not all women are suitable for medical abortion. If the abortion is incomplete, it will affect the contraction of the uterus and the repair of the endometrial wound, and significantly increase the amount of vaginal bleeding, which is 2 to 3 times more than the normal menstrual volume. In severe cases, heavy bleeding may occur, leading to anemia and shock. At this time, blood transfusion and emergency surgery for curettage and hemostasis are required.