Can abortion and IUD be done together?

Without proper contraceptive measures, it is easy to get pregnant unexpectedly. If you cannot have a child, you need to terminate the pregnancy through abortion. Some people find it troublesome to use contraception every time, so when they have an abortion, they will consider getting an IUD inserted at the same time, thus saving the trouble of having to get an IUD inserted again. So, can abortion and IUD insertion be done at the same time? Let’s take a look below.

Artificial abortion can be done together with IUD insertion, but during the abortion process, it is necessary to decide whether IUD insertion is suitable based on the specific circumstances during the operation. If there is heavy bleeding during artificial abortion or if the uterus does not recover properly, you cannot insert an IUD directly. In addition, if the embryonic tissue is not fresh or is suspected to be infected, the IUD cannot be inserted. Therefore, when inserting an IUD after an abortion, we must consider the specific circumstances at the time. If the uterus contracts well, there is no infection, and the bleeding is not too much, you can insert an IUD at the same time.

Things to note after abortion

1. Get enough rest. After an abortion, you must ensure adequate rest. Generally, the rest period is about half a month. If you are usually weak, have poor physical condition, or have lost a lot of blood, the rest time can be appropriately extended as appropriate.

2. Avoid physical labor. Female friends must be taken care of after having an abortion and avoid participating in physical labor too early, such as carrying heavy objects, working in the fields, etc. Otherwise, it is easy to suffer from diseases such as "uterine prolapse".

3. Keep warm. You should also pay attention to your lifestyle after an abortion. You should wash your hair less often, avoid drinking cold drinks, and keep your clothes warm to prevent catching a cold and allow your body to return to normal as soon as possible.

4. Eat nutritious food. After the abortion, you should eat more nutritious foods, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits. Within half a month after an artificial abortion, you should eat more chicken, lean pork, eggs, milk, beans, and bean products.

5. Avoid eating irritating foods. After an abortion, you should avoid eating irritating foods, such as chili peppers, alcohol, etc. These foods can stimulate congestion of the sexual organs, increase vaginal blood flow, and are not conducive to recovery.

6. Pay attention to personal hygiene. After an abortion, the body's resistance decreases. Special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the vulva. Shower and wash the vulva in time, and change underwear frequently. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited within one month to prevent bacterial infection.

7. Pay attention to bleeding. About a week after the abortion, there will be red or light red secretions in the vagina, the amount will gradually decrease, and there will be no obvious odor. If the bleeding time exceeds 15 days, the amount of bleeding is greater than the menstrual volume, especially if the secretion has a foul odor and is accompanied by symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid worsening of the condition.

8. Do a good job of contraception. After an abortion, you should choose reliable contraceptive measures as soon as possible. Abortion can only be used as a remedial surgery as a last resort after contraceptive failure. Contraception must be the main method and abortion cannot be used as a contraceptive measure.