What should you pay attention to after having an abortion?

Nowadays, women usually choose to have an abortion to terminate the pregnancy after an unexpected pregnancy. Although this method is relatively simple and quick, it will inevitably cause serious trauma to the uterus, which requires patients to take good care of their bodies after the operation. So what are the main things to pay attention to after an abortion? Next, I will list them one by one for you.

1. Pay attention to rest and improve nutrition. After an abortion, you should rest in bed for 2 to 3 days, then you can get out of bed and move around, gradually increasing the time you spend active. Do not engage in heavy physical labor and avoid contact with cold water within half a month after the abortion. It takes about a month for the uterus to recover after an abortion. Therefore, we should pay attention to increasing nutrition and taking in enough protein. After an abortion, you should eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and bean products, and fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to speed up your body's recovery.

2. Keep the vulva clean and hygienic, and avoid sexual intercourse. The cervix has not closed after abortion, and the endometrium also has a repair process. During this period, special attention should be paid to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic. Do not take a bath in a tub within half a month after the operation to prevent unclean water from entering the vagina, leading to bacterial invasion and infection. Avoid sexual intercourse within one month after abortion.

3. Observe the bleeding situation and prevent the condition from worsening. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than one week after an abortion, and is accompanied by symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, fever, turbid and smelly leucorrhea, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

4. Pay attention to contraception to avoid pregnancy again. After abortion, the ovarian and uterine functions gradually recover, and the ovaries ovulate on schedule. If you don't stick to contraception, you will get pregnant again soon. Some women get pregnant again in the same month after having an abortion, which has a greater impact on the body.

The four items introduced in the above article are all very important points to pay attention to after abortion. The editor here would like to remind patients to read them in detail and strictly follow them. At the same time, you should go for a check-up every month or so to ensure that the uterus and the entire body have fully recovered.