What should I pay attention to after having an abortion?

Abortion is a way to terminate pregnancy. Many female friends who have an unexpected pregnancy will choose to have an abortion, but many people ignore some of the dangers of abortion. Some people go directly to work the next day after an abortion. Without the necessary rest, it will cause certain harm to themselves. So what are the precautions after abortion? How should we take care of it? Let’s follow the editor to find out.

Dangers of abortion: injury to the cervix. During the abortion process, if you are not careful and the cervix dilates too quickly, it may cause damage to the cervix and make future pregnancies more likely to result in miscarriage, especially for women who are pregnant for the first time or have not yet given birth.

4. Anesthesia: If the anesthesiologist does not master it well, aspiration pneumonia or respiratory arrest may occur during anesthesia.

5. Incomplete abortion: If the operation is not performed completely, a small amount of fetal tissue will remain in the uterus, which may affect uterine contraction and cause continuous bleeding or cause adhesion, infection, etc. It is best to perform another careful surgery to remove the remaining tissue. Abnormal position or shape of the uterus is generally more likely to cause this sequelae.

6. Bacterial infection: If the instruments are not completely sterilized, or the surgeon himself does not pay attention to the aseptic process, it may cause intrauterine infection and even continue to spread upward to invade the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity. In severe cases, it may cause ectopic pregnancy or infertility in the future.

Nowadays, with the development of technology, there are many ways to have an abortion, from the initial medical abortion to the current painless abortion. However, no matter which method is used, it is very important to do a good job of post-abortion maintenance.

First: in terms of the regularity of menstruation. After an abortion, the ovaries will resume their normal ovulation function in a short period of time. It is normal to have irregular menstruation within about 3 months after the abortion, and the menstrual cycle may sometimes be affected by external factors.

After an artificial abortion, the ovaries can generally resume ovulation function within 22 days, and menstruation will occur in about 1 month. However, a small number of women experience menstrual disorders such as prolonged menstruation, irregular menstrual periods, and amenorrhea after artificial abortion. This condition usually returns to normal after 2-3 months, but in a few people it lasts longer.

Second: Use diet to take care of your body. A proper diet can supplement the injured body with the necessary anti-infection substances. Vitamin A is particularly beneficial for maintaining the health of membrane tissue and promoting repair.

Vitamin A mainly comes from animal foods and is particularly rich in the liver. Carotenoids from plant sources also have certain vitamin A activity.

A diet that combines meat and vegetables can improve the absorption and utilization of vitamin A. Protein is the second indispensable nutrient in the prevention of infection. Soybeans, various meats, eggs, milk, and even grains can provide large amounts of protein.

The editor reminds everyone that special attention should be paid to the life of the couple. Female friends must not harm their bodies for the sake of temporary sexual pleasure. Generally speaking, it is best for women to resume sexual intercourse one month after having an abortion. At the same time, you should also pay attention to contraception. If you don’t take contraceptive measures at this time and then get pregnant, it will cause serious harm to the female body.