What causes abdominal pain after childbirth?

If a friend experiences abdominal pain after giving birth, it is best to check whether the contraction of the uterus has returned to normal, because the recovery of the uterus is uncertain during the postpartum period and regular checks are needed. Some friends who experience abdominal pain after childbirth may have certain pain caused by uterine diseases, and some gynecological diseases can also cause abdominal pain.

1. Menstrual pain:

It is a clinical manifestation rather than an independent disease, so there is no medicine that can cure irregular menstruation, and there is no special technology. Only by finding the cause of the disease and treating it accordingly can we achieve twice the result with half the effort. Abusing hormones, artificial cycles and traditional Chinese medicine "conditioning" without a confirmed diagnosis can only have temporary "effects". Not only will the disease relapse after discontinuation of the medication, but some conditions may further worsen and even cause cancer.

2. Non-menstrual cycle pain:

Menstrual pain caused by uterine disease. For example: adenomyosis, uterine fibroids and endometriosis, etc., different treatment methods are given according to the severity of the disease.

The reason for abdominal pain after childbirth is due to uterine contraction. When the uterus contracts, it causes vascular ischemia, tissue hypoxia, and compression of nerve fibers, so the mother feels abdominal pain. When uterine contractions stop, blood circulation improves, blood vessels become unblocked, tissues are supplied with blood oxygen, nerve fibers are relieved of compression, and pain disappears. This process is usually completed within 1-2 days.

Abdominal pain after childbirth is a normal physiological phenomenon. If the pain lasts for more than a week and is continuous, or is accompanied by a large amount of lochia that is dark red, has many blood clots, and has a foul odor, it is probably due to pelvic inflammation and you should ask a doctor for examination and treatment.