Why does my chest still swell and hurt more than ten days after the abortion?

Abortion is a method of terminating pregnancy that many women with unexpected pregnancies or abnormal fetuses choose to take. It is also a surgical method that will have certain effects on women's bodies. After the abortion, the patient will experience some breast tenderness, which is normal and will disappear within a certain period of time. Below, we will introduce in detail the relevant knowledge about breast pain after abortion.

1. Is it normal to have breast pain after abortion?

Normal delivery is caused by changes in hormones in the mother's body, which causes the uterus to contract and deliver the fetus and placenta. The mother will have sufficient time to adapt and prepare. Curettage is an artificial forced termination of pregnancy within 10 weeks of pregnancy. The body does not have a slow and gradual adaptation process, so it has a certain impact on the human body.

Breast tenderness after curettage is an effect of curettage on the human body. This phenomenon is normal and there is no need to worry too much. This is because the pregnancy ends suddenly and the level of sex hormones in the body drops sharply, which will cause the newly developed mammary glands to stop developing suddenly, resulting in breast lumps or pain. Usually the pain will disappear naturally after 12 months. However, please note that breast pain caused by curettage may persist for a long time or cause breast hyperplasia or lumps. Therefore, breast tenderness after curettage is normal.

2. How long does it take for breast pain to disappear after abortion?

Many women must be troubled by the question of how long it takes for breast pain to disappear after an abortion. Because the hormone levels in a woman's body will change suddenly after a miscarriage, it still takes some time to return to normal. How long does it take for breast pain to disappear after an abortion? Generally speaking, it will slowly recover within half a month to a month. If you have persistent breast pain after an abortion, it is recommended that you observe for a few days. If the pain persists or even worsens, go to the hospital for a check-up to see if it is caused by an incomplete abortion or a breast disease. In addition, during this time, you can also take some relief measures to relieve pain.

3. What to do if breast pain occurs after abortion?

(1) If the pain is within a tolerable range and gradually subsides, then there is generally no need for special treatment measures and the patient will be able to return to normal within a few dozen days.

(2) Actively adjust relevant living habits, especially pay attention to breast cleaning measures. In addition, the rest environment should be ventilated and appropriate clothing should be worn. Actively creating a comfortable environment is also extremely helpful in relieving physical discomfort.

( 3 ) For severe cases, you can use hot compresses and massage, but be careful to control the strength and never use excessive force, which will make the breast pain worse.