Can I have an abortion if I have a cold and stuffy nose?

When an unexpected pregnancy occurs, many couples who are not prepared often choose to give up such an unexpected surprise, and abortion becomes a way to solve the problem. However, abortion will cause great harm to women's physical health, especially when the woman's body is in a relatively weak state, the harm will be greater. Women should pay attention to taking care of their bodies before and after an abortion.

Can I have an abortion if I have a cold and stuffy nose?

If you only have mild cold symptoms such as sneezing after a cold, it will not affect the abortion surgery. However, if you feel weak or have fever after a cold, it is not suitable for you to have an abortion. Usually, you have to wait until you recover from the cold before having an abortion surgery. Because at this time the human body's immunity is low and it is easy to get infected with inflammation. In this case, it is not suitable to have an abortion to avoid causing other gynecological inflammations and being detrimental to the body's recovery.

Post-abortion care

1. After abortion, the patient should get enough rest and need to stay in bed for at least 2 to 3 days. After that, she can get out of bed and move around, gradually increasing the activity time. She should not engage in heavy physical labor within half a month. Some patients continue to work as usual or even work overtime after abortion, which will cause great harm to the body and is not conducive to recovery.

2. After an artificial abortion, the body's resistance decreases, wounds are left on the endometrium, and vaginal secretions increase, making bacterial infection more likely to occur. Therefore, you must pay special attention to the cleanliness of the vulva and shower and clean the vulva in time. Bathing in a tub is prohibited within half a month.

3. Pay attention to strengthening contraceptive measures. Under the guidance of a doctor, adopt appropriate contraceptive methods or sterilization measures to prevent another unexpected pregnancy. Frequent artificial abortions will increase the chance of developing gynecological diseases and may even lead to infertility, seriously endangering your health.

4. Rest for half a month as required after the operation. During the rest period, avoid heavy physical labor, do not squat to work, do not stay up late, do not cry, do not touch cold water, avoid gusts of wind, increase nutritional intake, eat more protein-rich and high-vitamin foods, and eat more vegetables and fruits to promote physical recovery.

5. After abortion, patients need to make reasonable arrangements for the quantity, quality and mutual matching of various foods to meet the body's needs for protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, inorganic salts, water and cellulose. They can eat more chicken, lean pork, eggs, milk, beans, bean products, fresh vegetables, fruits, etc., and limit fat intake appropriately, and avoid irritating foods such as chili, wine, pepper, etc.