Causes of bleeding after abortion

There are many methods of abortion. When women have an abortion, the method they choose must be safe so that it will not affect their health and future fertility. The most common method of abortion is surgery. This method is simple and not very time-consuming. It does not cause any harm to the female body. So what is the reason for continuous bleeding after an abortion? Many women are not clear about it.

Reasons for bleeding after abortion:

General situation of bleeding after painless abortion: Generally, about a week after the abortion, there will be red or light red secretions in the vagina, the amount gradually decreases, and there is no obvious odor. If the bleeding time exceeds 15 days, the amount of bleeding is greater than the menstrual volume, especially if the secretion has a foul odor and is accompanied by symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

Why does bleeding occur after painless abortion?

After a painless abortion, vaginal bleeding usually stops gradually within 3-5 days and no longer than 10-15 days. If the amount of vaginal bleeding exceeds the amount of menstrual blood and lasts too long, you need to seek medical treatment promptly. If bleeding lasts for more than a week after a painless abortion, it may be because you did not get enough rest, so the uterus did not recover well (also known as uterine contraction), or it may be that continued bleeding is caused by inflammation.

How to treat after painless abortion?

1. After the operation, you should choose a regular hospital for surgery and postpartum review, and seek the help of a doctor to ensure a good postpartum recovery. This is a guarantee for future pregnancies and can also help patients smoothly through the psychological recovery period.

2. After the operation, the body is weak and prone to sweating. Therefore, water should be replenished in small amounts and multiple times to reduce water evaporation; more water-soluble vitamins are excreted in sweat, especially vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, so you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. This also helps prevent constipation.

After understanding the reasons for bleeding after abortion, if women continue to experience this condition, they must go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid damage to their uterus. Women should also take care of themselves after abortion, and it is best not to have sex within 2 months after the abortion.