What to do about abdominal pain after an abortion? Gynecological experts from Shanxi Huimin Hospital introduce that many women choose painless abortion as the first option to terminate pregnancy after accidental pregnancy. However, many female friends experience abdominal pain after a painless abortion. So, what should be done about abdominal pain after an abortion? Let's listen to the relevant introduction by the experts.
Experts at Huimin Hospital in Shanxi point out that if patients experience significant abdominal pain after surgery, it is considered abnormal and may be caused by the following reasons:
1. Uterine perforation: This is a more serious complication that can occur during a painless abortion. When perforation occurs, patients often experience sudden severe abdominal pain, though a small number of people may not feel it significantly. The abdominal pain caused by uterine perforation is continuous, with slight vaginal bleeding. If accompanied by internal bleeding, it can cause peritoneal irritation signs. The incidence of uterine perforation is relatively low but is more likely to occur in women who become pregnant again within a year after a cesarean section or in women who have had frequent abortions.
2. Accumulation of blood in the uterine cavity: This usually happens within a few hours after the surgery. Patients suffer unbearable abdominal pain, like being cut by a knife, with a small amount of bloody water flowing out of the vagina. A gynecological examination reveals that the uterus is significantly enlarged, soft, and tender. The occurrence of accumulated blood in the uterine cavity is also rare, commonly seen in women whose uterus position is excessively curved or those with a tightly closed cervix.
3. Incomplete abortion: Painless abortion can sometimes fail, though it's rare. It mainly happens when all the villi and decidua tissue inside the uterine cavity are not completely removed during the surgery. After the operation, the uterus contracts in arrays to expel the remaining embryonic tissue outside the body. At this time, the patient experiences intermittent abdominal pain, which is unbearably painful during episodes, accompanied by increased vaginal bleeding.
4. Postoperative infection: Surgical infections mostly occur within two weeks after the operation. They can be directly caused by the surgical procedure or due to poor hygiene after the surgery, such as having sex or swimming. Generally, they lead to acute pelvic inflammatory disease, causing severe abdominal pain for a prolonged period, accompanied by fever, chills, vaginal bleeding, or yellowish secretions.
What to do about abdominal pain after an abortion? Here are some points to note post-abortion to prevent gynecological diseases:
1. Strictly avoid sexual intercourse within one month after a painless abortion and continue to practice good contraception. Ovarian and uterine functions gradually recover after a painless abortion, and the ovaries resume regular ovulation. If proper contraception is not maintained, pregnancy can occur quickly again.
2. Pay attention to increasing nutrition to enhance the body's resistance to diseases and promote the rapid repair of damaged organs. After a painless abortion, consume more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, and fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to speed up recovery.
3. Maintain external genital hygiene and strictly avoid sexual intercourse. After a painless abortion, the cervical opening has not fully closed, and the endometrium is undergoing a repair process. During this time, it's crucial to maintain cleanliness in the external genital area. Sanitary napkins and other items used, along with underwear, should be washed and changed frequently. Avoid sitting baths for half a month after the surgery to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. Early sexual intercourse after a painless abortion can easily lead to acute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and secondary infertility.
Abdominal pain after an abortion may also be caused by other gynecological inflammations, with common symptoms including increased vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, menstrual disorders, etc. Sometimes mild abdominal pain can occur after an abortion, but if the pain is very noticeable, it's important to seek medical advice promptly. If you need further information, you can click on the online gynecology consultation or call the expert hotline: 0351-5226636, where gynecological experts from Shanxi Huimin Hospital will provide detailed answers.