How long is normal abdominal pain after induction of labor?

Women usually have abdominal pain after an abortion, which is normal and will gradually recover and improve. However, many women may feel very uncomfortable when in pain, so they want to know how long it will take for the pain to go away. So, how long does the abdominal pain after induced abortion last before being considered normal?

First of all, after a woman has induced labor, the abdominal pain may last for one to two weeks. However, during this period, women will not feel continuous abdominal pain, only occasional pain, so there is no need to worry too much, which is a normal situation. After the abortion, the woman's uterus needs to contract, and it will feel more painful during the contraction.

Secondly, women often experience abdominal pain after induced abortion. It may also be because a uterine curettage is performed during the induced abortion, causing damage to the uterine wall, and pain will be felt during the recovery process. Gradually, as the uterine wall recovers, the pain will subside. If a woman's abdominal pain persists and does not improve after an induced abortion, she should go to the hospital for a check-up to see if the uterine curettage was not clean or there is an infection.

Common problems after induction of labor

1. After induced abortion, pay attention to any signs such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, fever, chills, etc. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than 1 week, seek medical attention immediately.

2. Improving nutrition and getting enough rest are essential. For a woman who has undergone induced abortion, it is equivalent to giving birth to a child. Don't participate in physical activity too early, otherwise, it is easy to fall into the problem of "uterine prolapse". You should rest for at least ten days. At the same time, you should pay attention to avoid cold and fever to promote the body to recover as soon as possible. It is generally recommended to wash your hair with warm water 2 weeks after the abortion surgery.

3. Take measures to stop breastfeeding immediately. After a miscarriage or induced labor, due to the adjustment of hormones in the body, the brain will temporarily secrete a lactogen to stimulate the body to produce milk. Therefore, after abortion, you should immediately take measures to stop milk production. You can take vitamin B26 orally, 200 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 3 consecutive days, or drink it as a soup made from fried malt. For women who secrete too much milk, they can go to the hospital for a milk-reducing injection or use Chinese herbal medicine to reduce milk secretion.

4. Keep the vulva clean and hygienic after induced abortion to prevent infection.

5. It is not suitable to have sexual intercourse or take a sitz bath within one month after induced abortion to prevent the growth of bacteria and infection, which will be detrimental to the woman's physical recovery.

6. Pay attention to contraceptive measures when resuming sexual intercourse. Because women's uterus and ovaries will resume ovulation about 30 days after abortion, women should take effective contraceptive measures once they resume their sexual life to prevent pregnancy again.