Brown discharge after a few days of abortion

Women who have an abortion should get enough rest, especially avoid eating raw or cold food or doing heavy work. It is best to rest in bed for the first three days to help the body recover faster. It is normal for blood to flow out after an abortion, and most of the blood is brown, which is also very normal. But what if there is brown discharge a few days after the abortion? Generally speaking, after a successful abortion, brown discharge or blood will flow out, similar to menstruation, and will stop in about five days.

Why is there brown discharge after abortion?

Generally speaking, if a woman has an abortion in a more formal local hospital, no adverse situations will occur. If brown liquid flows out after an abortion, it may be caused by the shedding of reproductive tract mucosa, but the possibility of infection after the operation cannot be ruled out. The doctor recommended going to a regular hospital for further examination and symptomatic treatment after the cause was determined.

How to take care of yourself after abortion

1. Pay attention to proper rest after the operation. It is best to rest in bed for the first three days. Because after an artificial abortion, a wound is left on the endometrium. If you move too early, it may prolong the vaginal bleeding time. Generally, you should avoid physical labor and physical exercise within half a month.

2. After miscarriage, the body's resistance decreases, so more attention should be paid to personal hygiene. Because of the wounds left on the endometrium, vaginal secretions increase, making it a breeding ground for bacterial infection and reproduction. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the vulva, shower and clean the vulva in time, disinfect the toilet paper and change it frequently, avoid taking a bath in a tub within half a month, and change underwear frequently; sexual intercourse is absolutely prohibited within one month to prevent bacterial infection. These are important measures to prevent gynecological diseases such as endometritis, salpingitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

3. You need to rest for 2 weeks after painless abortion and read less newspapers and watch less TV.

4. Within 2 weeks after the operation, rest in bed appropriately and avoid heavy physical labor.

5. Eat more nutritious food to restore your body to normal as soon as possible. Generally speaking, avoid cold drinks for 7-10 days after surgery and avoid spicy food within one month.

6. Keep the vulva clean and hygienic, wash it with warm water 1 to 2 times a day, and change sanitary napkins frequently.

7. Do not take a sitz bath within 2 weeks or before vaginal bleeding has stopped.

8. Avoid sexual intercourse within one month to prevent genital organ infection. If you have a fever, abdominal pain, or vaginal discharge with an unusual odor, and possibly some brown discharge, you should seek medical attention immediately.

9. Generally, vaginal bleeding will gradually stop within 3 to 5 days and will not exceed 10 to 15 days at most. If the amount of vaginal bleeding exceeds the amount of menstrual blood and lasts too long, you need to seek medical treatment promptly.

Women usually experience some lower abdominal pain after having an abortion. If the pain is severe, timely treatment is required because women are very weak after an abortion and usually need to stay in bed for about two weeks to recover.