Is it normal to have heavy menstrual flow after childbirth?

Generally speaking, women will pay special attention to their bodies after they become pregnant and will also provide strict protection for the fetus. However, if an accident occurs or there is a problem with the development of the embryo, miscarriage is very likely to occur. After a miscarriage, a woman's body will suffer from a massive lack of blood, so it will take a long time to recover. Some women have heavy menstrual flow after a miscarriage. So, is it normal to have heavy menstrual flow after miscarriage?

Is it normal to have a heavy menstrual flow after abortion?

After an abortion, a woman's uterus, ovaries and other organs need a recovery period. Generally, menstruation will come forty days after the abortion, and the amount of menstruation will increase than before. This is a normal phenomenon. In the first two months, menstruation will be delayed. Don't worry, this is a symptom after abortion. Generally, it will return to normal in three months.

Although it is normal for women to have irregular menstrual cycles for two or three months after a miscarriage, if the menstrual cycles are unstable thereafter, you may have a gynecological disease and need to go to the hospital for examination. If the menstrual flow is particularly heavy, you need to consider whether the endometrium is damaged.

When a woman's menstrual flow increases, her menstrual period will be prolonged. If this is still the case after three months, she must be checked to avoid complications from miscarriage that may affect future fertility. Women must pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change sanitary napkins frequently, and eat light foods.

Special reminder: The harm caused by abortion is very great. Some women will never be able to have children again after abortion. Therefore, women must be cautious when having an abortion. They must pay attention to physical conditioning after the operation, pay more attention to rest, and do not have sexual intercourse within a week to avoid infection and pregnancy again.

What should you pay attention to before artificial abortion?

1. Preparation before abortion. You need to shower and change into clean underwear the day before surgery.

2. Dress as loosely as possible. Easy to put on and take off (you can bring your own sanitary napkin or toilet paper).

3. Avoid sexual intercourse. Do not have sexual intercourse within one week before an abortion.

4. Related fasting. You cannot eat anything or drink anything for about six hours before the painless abortion.

5. Measure body temperature. If the body temperature measured on the day of abortion is higher than 37.5℃, it is necessary to reselect the time for surgery.

6. Relax. Before the operation, you should relax yourself as much as possible, cooperate well with the doctor, and not be afraid or overly nervous.

7. Choose the appropriate abortion hospital and method. You should not choose a hospital with poor surgical conditions and professionalism to perform the operation, otherwise many unexpected accidents may occur. In addition, you should choose an appropriate abortion method based on economic, physical and other aspects.

8. Take cervical softening drugs. It is best to consult a relevant doctor before the operation and take some medicine to soften the cervix according to his advice.

9. Diet before miscarriage. You can eat some meat, eggs, and beans before the operation, but you cannot eat crabs, radishes, and other foods that can easily cause uterine contraction.