Heavy menstrual flow after abortion

Abortion is very harmful to the body, no less than confinement, so you still need to take good care of your body. However, what some women are more worried about is that their menstruation becomes irregular after an abortion, and sometimes the menstrual flow is much heavier than usual. In fact, this is mostly due to vaginal bleeding after an abortion or medical abortion, which causes infection. In the face of this situation, special attention should be paid to physical care, especially in life and diet. So how should we regulate it?

1. What is the reason for heavy menstrual flow after miscarriage?

It is normal to have some vaginal bleeding for about two weeks after a miscarriage. The first few days may be light bleeding, and some people may even experience heavier bleeding and cramping in the next few days. A heavy first period after a miscarriage may be the result of the uterine muscles or blood vessels not contracting to stop the bleeding. Additionally, blood clots may form in the uterus after surgery. In very rare cases, the uterus may have been perforated by a surgical instrument, or the cervix may have been torn, resulting in a heavy first menstrual period after a miscarriage.

2. Notes

It is common for women to have a heavy first menstrual period after an abortion, and a small number of women who undergo medical abortion may need a blood transfusion or uterine aspiration surgery to control bleeding. If the first menstrual flow after miscarriage is heavy, it may be normal, but it continues for many days without improvement, or there is heavy vaginal bleeding, within an hour, or lasts for two hours, or more than 12 hours, or even longer, and more than two thick sanitary pads, you need to go to the hospital in time to check the cause and treatment to prevent accidents.

3. Prevention/Solution

Although it is impossible to prevent a heavy first period after a miscarriage, it is crucial to take good care of your body according to your doctor's instructions. This includes taking designated antibiotics, improving nutrition, keeping warm, avoiding strenuous exercise, not overwork, paying attention to hygiene to prevent infection, not engaging in sexual intercourse, not using tampons, not eating raw, cold or irritating foods, etc.

Many people don’t know why the first menstrual flow after miscarriage is heavy. If the first menstrual flow after miscarriage is heavy, don’t panic. You can contact your doctor or go to the hospital for examination and take the correct treatment method.