How long does abdominal pain last after a miscarriage?

Spontaneous abortion refers to a miscarriage that occurs due to natural conditions when a woman's pregnancy is short and the baby is small. Although this method of abortion has a relatively small impact on the human body, it will inevitably cause vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, etc. Abdominal pain is especially distressing, and people need to understand this situation. Here we will introduce how long the abdominal pain will last after a miscarriage.

The reason for abdominal pain after spontaneous abortion is due to uterine contraction. When the uterus contracts, it causes vascular ischemia, tissue hypoxia, and compression of nerve fibers, so the mother feels abdominal pain. When uterine contractions stop, blood circulation improves, blood vessels become unblocked, tissues are supplied with blood oxygen, nerve fibers are relieved of compression, and pain disappears. This process is generally completed within 1-2 days. Abdominal pain after miscarriage is a normal physiological phenomenon. If the pain lasts for more than a week and is continuous, or is accompanied by a large amount of lochia, dark red color, many blood clots, and a foul odor, it is mostly due to pelvic inflammation and you should ask a doctor for examination and treatment. The occurrence of abdominal pain after spontaneous abortion is mainly due to blood deficiency, malnutrition of the uterine vessels, weak Qi, or blood stasis, obstruction of the uterine vessels, resulting in poor circulation of Qi and blood, and causing abdominal pain. If you have abdominal pain after a miscarriage, first differentiate between deficiency and excess. Pain caused by blood stasis is real pain; pain caused by the absence of blood is false pain. Generally, the nature of the pain and the color, quality and amount of lochia can be used to determine whether the condition is real or not. The treatment is mainly to regulate Qi and blood, replenishing the deficiency and mobilizing the excess.

Nursing measures:

1. Rest for at least half a month. Stay in bed as much as possible in the first few days, and you can get out of bed and move around after 3 to 5 days. Wait until you have recovered before considering going to work, traveling, etc.

2. Clothes should be loose, belts should not be too tight, underwear made of synthetic fabrics should not be worn, and flat shoes should be worn. Do not engage in heavy physical labor, avoid contact with cold water, wash your hair and take a bath less often, avoid direct hair drying, and watch TV, computers, and mobile phones in moderation.

3. Live a regular life and ensure about 8 hours of sleep a day. You can take a nap if conditions permit, but don’t be too sleepy and make sure to get proper exercise.

4. Develop the habit of regular bowel movements every day, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, etc., ensure smooth bowel movements, and be careful not to use laxatives.

5. As the body's resistance decreases, bacteria can easily invade, so special attention should be paid to personal hygiene.

(1) Change underwear and sanitary napkins frequently to keep the vulva dry and clean. Wash your genitals frequently, 1 to 2 times a day with warm water.

(2) Take a bath frequently, preferably by shower. Do not take a tub bath, sit bath or swim to prevent dirty water from flowing into the vagina and causing infection.

(3) It is best not to have sexual intercourse within one month. If you have sexual intercourse too early, it can easily cause acute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and may also lead to secondary infertility.

6. Pay attention to contraception. After a miscarriage, the uterus and ovaries need a certain amount of time to recover. Under normal circumstances, the endometrial repair period is about half a year. During this period, both husband and wife should strengthen contraceptive measures. They can also take appropriate contraceptive methods or sterilization measures under the guidance of a doctor to prevent pregnancy from causing uterine damage and serious damage to their health. So if you plan to have a child, it is best to wait six months before getting pregnant.