How to confirm infection after abortion

What women are most concerned about after having an abortion is whether it will affect their future fertility and whether there will be infection after the operation. So how to confirm whether an infection has occurred? The first is bleeding. Bleeding after an abortion is normal, but if the bleeding lasts for more than half a month, it is not normal. Then there is abdominal pain. Long-term severe abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding is very likely to be a postoperative infection.

1. Bleeding after abortion: Generally, there will be bleeding symptoms after abortion. This is because after the placenta is separated during the operation, there may be a small amount of bleeding on the wound left on the uterine wall. In this case, as the uterus contracts and the wound repairs, vaginal bleeding usually stops gradually in 3-5 days, and no more than 10-15 days. However, if it lasts more than 15 days and the amount of bleeding exceeds the menstrual volume, it is abnormal and you should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause.

2. Brown discharge after abortion: There will be brown discharge after abortion. It is because the surface of the uterus is traumatized and the wound slowly heals. The membrane that falls off the wound is brown. This process usually takes about three days. After it is clean, pay attention to the color and amount of the leucorrhea to avoid other inflammations after the operation.

3. Abdominal pain after abortion: You may experience mild lower abdominal discomfort and pain on the day after the abortion. If the abdominal pain is severe or the vaginal bleeding is heavy or lasts for a long time, you should seek medical attention immediately.

4. After an artificial abortion , the body is weak and prone to sweating. Therefore, water should be replenished in small amounts and multiple times to reduce water evaporation. A lot of water-soluble vitamins are excreted in sweat, especially vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2. Therefore, you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. This also helps prevent constipation. Within half a month after an artificial abortion, 1.5 to 2 grams of protein should be given per kilogram of body weight, and the daily amount is about 100 to 150 grams.

If infection occurs after an abortion, antibiotics should be used actively for treatment. As long as the patient discovers and treats it in time, it can be cured, so there is no need to worry too much. If the patient is not treated for a long time, the serious impact will be immeasurable. In order to avoid infection, we need to follow the doctor's advice and provide good care.