Why doesè…°pain occur after a painless artificial abortion in women?
Why do women experience lower back pain after a painless abortion? Some women pay very little attention to post-operative care after a painless abortion, thinking that once the surgery is done, they don't need to worry about anything else. However, if proper care and rest are not taken after the procedure, it can easily lead to various complications such as lower back pain. Not only does this harm the physical health of women, but it also causes many troubles in their normal work and life. However, for some women, the lower back pain can be quite severe, so we need to further investigate the reasons. Below, experts from Xi'an Abortion Hospital will provide a detailed introduction on why women experience lower back pain after a painless abortion.
Experts from Xi'an Abortion Hospital tell us that under normal circumstances, some women may experience mild lower back pain a few days after the surgery. As long as the symptoms are not obvious and proper rest is taken after the operation, the pain can gradually subside with appropriate massage. If it's just like this, women do not need to worry too much to avoid psychological stress affecting post-operative recovery. However, if the lower back pain is more noticeable after the surgery and the body has not recovered within half a month after the operation, attention should be paid and a hospital visit for examination and treatment should be arranged as soon as possible.
The main reasons for lower back pain after an abortion include the following:
1. If there is retained blood flowing into the pelvic cavity and gets blocked during the abortion, it may cause lower back pain after the surgery, causing great harm to both the physical and mental health of women.
2. If infection occurs during the surgery or due to poor personal hygiene after the surgery, leading to gynecological diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease or cervical erosion, it may also cause lower back pain. Therefore, if the symptoms of lower back pain are significant and last for a long time, women should immediately go to the hospital for examination and treatment.
3. During the abortion, due to uterine scraping, the position of the uterus might shift, and the displaced uterus may press on the lower back nerves, resulting in lower back pain.
So, how should one take care of themselves after a painless abortion? What precautions should be taken?
1. After a painless abortion, you need to rest for 2 weeks and limit reading newspapers or watching TV.
2. Within 2 weeks after the surgery, you should appropriately rest in bed and avoid heavy physical labor.
3. Eat more nutritious food to help your body recover quickly. Generally, cold drinks should be avoided for 7-10 days after the surgery, and spicy foods should be avoided for a month.
4. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia, washing 1-2 times daily with warm water and changing sanitary pads frequently.
5. Avoid sitting baths within 2 weeks or until vaginal bleeding has stopped.
6. Avoid sexual intercourse for a month to prevent reproductive organ infections. Seek medical attention if you have fever, abdominal pain, or abnormal vaginal discharge.
7. Vaginal bleeding usually stops gradually within 3-5 days, with the longest duration not exceeding 10-15 days. If the amount of vaginal bleeding exceeds menstrual flow and lasts too long, seek medical attention promptly.
8. After a painless abortion, as soon as sexual activity resumes, contraception measures must be taken to avoid another pregnancy. Normally, the uterine lining repair period is around six months, so extra caution is needed to prevent another pregnancy which could damage the uterus.
9. After an abortion, one should follow a "small confinement" period. Within a week, avoid exposure to cold temperatures, avoid taking cold water baths, consume supplements and iron-rich foods. Avoid sexual intercourse for a month, use contraception for at least six months. If planning to conceive again, wait at least a year.
The above is a detailed introduction on why women experience lower back pain after a painless abortion. Experts from Xi'an Sanqin Hospital remind all women that although a painless abortion is a minor surgery, if post-operative care is not properly attended to, it can not only affect the speed of recovery but also lead to gynecological diseases, and in severe cases, even female infertility. Therefore, women must pay attention to post-operative care. When experiencing lower back pain, do not ignore it, remember to follow up regularly. Take responsibility for your own health. Xi'an Sanqin Hospital wishes you good health! (Editor-in-Charge: xasq2011)
