Are there any precautions for rest after an abortion? Currently, the proportion of young women who become pregnant has significantly increased, and most are unmarried. Many choose to have an abortion. So, how many precautions should be taken for an abortion? The specific introduction is as follows:
Precautions before an abortion are as follows:
1. Before undergoing a painless abortion, it is necessary to be examined by a doctor to confirm intrauterine pregnancy. The surgery should be performed within 70 days of pregnancy. Truthfully inform the doctor about possible conception time and past pregnancy history (including normal delivery, abortion, cesarean section, etc.).
2. The following tests should be done: electrocardiogram, B-ultrasound, routine vaginal discharge examination.
3. If you have an allergic constitution or a history of drug allergies, or if you need to wear a contraceptive ring after the operation, inform the doctor at that time.
4. Six hours before the surgery, food and water should be strictly prohibited to prevent vomiting caused by anesthesia, which could mistakenly enter the trachea leading to suffocation.
5. It is best to be accompanied by a relative, and the anesthesiologist should explain possible events to the relatives.
6. Avoid sexual activity three days before the surgery. Take a bath and change clothes one day before the surgery. Actively treat vaginal inflammation and colds.
7. After the surgery, when fully awake, eating and drinking can resume half to one hour later.
8. On the morning of the surgery, do not eat anything. Bring sanitary napkins and tissues.
Post-abortion precautions are as follows:
1. Pay attention to rest and enhance nutrition. After an abortion, bed rest for 2-3 days is recommended. Then, you can gradually increase your activity level. Within half a month after the abortion, avoid heavy physical labor and cold water work to prevent catching a chill.
2. Maintain external genital hygiene and strictly prohibit sexual intercourse. After an abortion, the cervix has not completely closed, and the uterine lining also needs time to repair.
3. Observe the bleeding situation. If vaginal bleeding lasts more than a week after the abortion, or is accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, foul-smelling leukorrhea, or other abnormal symptoms, seek medical attention promptly for further examination and treatment.
The above is an introduction by gynecological experts from Ningbo Tianyi Gynecology Hospital on "Are there any precautions for rest after an abortion?" If women want to learn more about abortion-related knowledge, they can consult our online experts.