How long after induced abortion can I wash my vulva?

Induced labor is a method of abortion used in the second trimester of pregnancy, and it is also a method of abortion that is more harmful to the female body. However, in some special cases, induced abortion is still necessary. After the abortion surgery, women also need to take good care of themselves. Generally speaking, you can wash your vulva three days after induced abortion. Next, I will introduce to you some relevant knowledge about induced labor!

1. Is induced labor dangerous?

Induced labor is somewhat dangerous. After all, when it is needed, it means that the fetus has already formed. Taking the fetus out at this time will definitely have an impact on the woman's body. If you are not careful during the operation, it can easily lead to heavy bleeding; if you do not take proper care after the operation, it may also lead to gynecological inflammation, irregular menstruation and other problems. If the uterus does not recover well, it will also affect future fertility. Some women have become infertile because they did not pay attention to maintenance after induced abortion.

Therefore, women who want to have induced abortion must choose a regular hospital with excellent technology, and postoperative care is very important and must be done well. In addition, you cannot have induced abortion whenever you want. If you are more than 12 weeks pregnant, you must go to the family planning department to get an induced abortion certificate, otherwise the doctor will not perform induced abortion on you.

2. Precautions before induction of labor

1. The doctor will ask about the medical history in detail, including past history, bleeding history, history of liver and kidney diseases, menstrual history, pregnancy and delivery history, and the course of this pregnancy.

2. Perform a full-body and gynecological examination, and routine leucorrhea testing.

3. Measure body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, blood test, urine routine, etc. If necessary, measure liver and kidney function, chest X-ray, and electrocardiogram.

4. For women with severe cervicitis or heavy secretions, they need to be treated first and then proceed after their condition improves.

5. Give antibiotics before surgery to prevent infection, and perform secretion culture and drug sensitivity tests if necessary.

6. Patients who are in advanced pregnancy, have hypoplastic cervix, small cervical os, or long cervical canal need to be given certain medications before surgery.

7. Perform B-ultrasound to locate the placenta when necessary. It is contraindicated for patients with low-lying placenta.

8. You must abstain from sexual intercourse for one week before induced abortion.

9. You should take a shower before the operation, especially the lower abdomen and genitals should be cleaned thoroughly.

3. Precautions after induced labor

1. After a successful abortion, you should rest at home for at least one month after being discharged from the hospital. During this period, you should avoid fatigue, strengthen your nutrition, and pay attention to the hygiene of your vulva.

2. Sexual intercourse is prohibited within one month after induced abortion, because it takes at least 42 days and up to about 3 months for the uterus to fully recover. If sexual intercourse is not strictly prohibited, women are prone to infection with bacteria and inflammation. If they suffer from endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, etc., it will cause greater harm to the female body and the loss will outweigh the gain.

3. Pay attention to the contraction of the uterus, the amount of bleeding, whether there is a fever, etc. If excessive bleeding or infection is found, active treatment should be sought.

4. Depending on the course of induced labor, use uterine contraction drugs and antibiotics as appropriate to promote uterine involution, reduce bleeding and prevent infection.

5. You should go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up one month after induced abortion. If there are no problems and you can resume your sexual life, you should implement contraceptive measures.

6. The diet after induced labor must first ensure the supply of high-quality protein, adequate vitamins and inorganic salts, especially sufficient iron to prevent the occurrence of anemia. You should choose nutritious and easily digestible foods, and avoid greasy, cold foods or foods that are blood-activating or cold in nature.

7. In addition to regulating your body after induced abortion, you also need to regulate your mental state. When going out, you should choose a warm and comfortable day and keep warm.

8. A woman’s body will be relatively weak after induced abortion. If she wants to have another child, she should wait one year after induced abortion.