Do you still have chest pain after having an abortion?

Many women, after an unexpected pregnancy, will generally choose to have an abortion if they do not plan to have children. Some women also experience breast pain after an abortion. In fact, this is a symptom. After the abortion, the hormone levels in the human body will slowly return to normal. After the abortion, you must pay attention to get more rest, try not to stay up late, and eat more nutritious foods.

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.

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.

What are the precautions after abortion?

1. Pay attention to rest and strengthen nutrition. After the abortion, you should rest in bed for 2-3 days, then you can get out of bed and move around, gradually increasing the activity time. Do not engage in heavy physical labor or work in cold water within half a month after the abortion to avoid catching cold. Pay attention to increasing nutrition, eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, bean products and fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to promote the repair of the endometrium.

2. Keep the vulva clean and strictly prohibit sexual intercourse. After an abortion, the cervix has not completely closed and the endometrium also has a repair process. During this period, special attention should be paid to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic. The sanitary napkins and underwear used should be washed and changed frequently. Do not take a sitz bath within half a month after the operation to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. If you have sex too early after an abortion, it can easily cause acute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and may also lead to secondary infertility. Therefore, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited within one month after the abortion.

3. Observe the bleeding situation. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than one week after an abortion, or is even accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, turbid and smelly leucorrhea, and other abnormal symptoms, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time.

4. Adhere to contraception. After abortion, the ovarian and uterine functions gradually recover, and the ovaries ovulate on schedule. If you do not persist in contraception, you will get pregnant again soon. Therefore, after an abortion, you should choose reliable contraceptive measures as soon as possible, and you must insist on contraception as the main method. You cannot use abortion as a contraceptive measure.