What is vaginal bleeding after abortion?

Some women experience unexpected symptoms after a miscarriage, especially vaginal bleeding. When it comes to abortion, we know that there are surgical abortion and medical abortion. Today we are not going to introduce these two methods of abortion, but what is the situation of vaginal bleeding after abortion? This situation is normal in the eyes of doctors, but many women who have an abortion for the first time will panic. Next, follow the editor's footsteps and take a look.

If vaginal bleeding is excessive or lasts too long, it may mean incomplete uterine suction, missed suction, uterine perforation, cervical laceration, postoperative rot, intraoperative and postoperative bleeding, cervical and uterine cavity adhesions, menstrual disorders, etc. You should go to the hospital for a check-up immediately. If your vaginal discharge has a distinct odor, or contains yellow or green pus-like discharge, you may have an infection and should seek medical attention promptly.

If you are still bleeding fifteen days after the miscarriage, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a follow-up check to see if the bleeding is not complete or your uterus has not recovered well. You must go for a check-up as soon as possible. If the bleeding is not complete, it can easily cause heavy bleeding, which is life-threatening.

What is the cause of bleeding after abortion?

Generally speaking, after the placenta is separated during abortion, there may be a small amount of bleeding in the wound left on the uterine wall, which will manifest as red or light red secretions. The amount decreases from large to small and gradually stops. The secretions have no odor and usually stop within two weeks.

How long is normal for bleeding after an abortion?

The duration and amount of bleeding after an abortion vary from person to person, and are also related to the method of abortion you choose. Usually, vaginal bleeding after an abortion will last for 3-5 days, and no longer than half a month. In general, it should be less day by day.

What to do if bleeding occurs after abortion?

If women do not pay attention to hygiene and care after the operation, they may suffer from intrauterine infection, leading to gynecological inflammation such as vaginitis or cervicitis, or have sex too early after the operation, which will cause them to bleed for a long time after the abortion. At this time, it is also best to go to the hospital for a check-up and receive anti-inflammatory treatment.

This is all the information about vaginal bleeding after miscarriage. In order to avoid unnecessary physical injuries, the editor here reminds women to take safety measures when having sex. If you don’t want children, don’t have sex without taking measures. You must know that it is women who will be hurt.