— Unplanned Pregnancy —
Abortion Surgery
– Abortion is a helpless move after an unplanned pregnancy –
Many women know that an abortion has its risks,
but they have no choice but to undergo it again.
Many actually worry
that having multiple abortions will affect future pregnancies.
So,
how many times can a woman have an abortion in her lifetime?
1
If possible, don’t have even one.
If you can, I hope you won’t have even one abortion! Because until now, any type of abortion surgery in the world has an impact on the body, just to varying degrees.
An abortion is an artificial way to terminate a pregnancy using instruments. To achieve this, it’s necessary to insert instruments from the cervical opening to “retrieve” the pregnancy sac from the uterus.
Therefore, regardless of the type of abortion surgery, it will cause some level of trauma to the uterus; the only difference is the extent of the trauma.
2
If unavoidable, how many abortions can women endure at most?
Currently, there is no definitive answer in medicine, but it’s certain that less is better.
Frequent and multiple abortions not only harm the woman’s body, but also increase the difficulty for the doctors.
Some women become unexpectedly pregnant shortly after an abortion and face the prospect of a second abortion when their uterine walls haven’t fully recovered, which increases the risk of uterine perforation and severe bleeding during the procedure.
The more abortions a woman has, the higher the incidence of secondary infertility.
3
Get the surgery done at a reputable hospital!
Abortion surgery does have an impact on women’s bodies, and we cannot avoid it 100%, but we can reduce it by more than 90%.
For example, having the abortion at a reputable hospital, choosing a better abortion technique, avoiding curettage and opting for suction to reduce harm, and finding experienced doctors, etc.
By these means, we can minimize the damage to the uterus from abortion surgery. Our hospital strictly controls before, during, and after the surgery, with skilled experts conducting pre-operative checks and the surgery, thus avoiding post-abortion complications! For an unplanned pregnancy, choose Chongqing Minghao Hospital.
4
Do not get pregnant again within six months!
Doctors will advise you: after this abortion, do not engage in sexual intercourse for a month and do not get pregnant again within six months.
Why? Because abortion affects women’s endocrine system, which directly reflects on menstruation.
Some women’s menstrual cycles may become irregular after an abortion, with periods being delayed or excessively heavy; this is normal and indicates that the injured uterine wall is slowly healing.
Generally speaking, women’s menstruation normally returns within three months post-abortion; those with slightly poorer physical conditions might take up to half a year to return to normal.
Before the menstrual cycle has normalized, do not get pregnant and undergo surgery again, as this will further damage the uterus and affect hormonal levels, disrupting the normal function of the endocrine system.
5
Post-abortion care considerations
First, pay attention to rest and enhance nutrition!
After the abortion, the patient should rest in bed for 2-3 days, then gradually resume activities.
It’s important to increase nutrition by consuming protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and soy products, along with fresh vegetables rich in vitamins.
Second, maintain hygiene and refrain from intercourse!
After an abortion, the cervical opening is not completely closed, and the endometrium has a recovery process. During this time, avoid sitting baths for half a month post-surgery to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infections. If intercourse occurs too soon after an abortion, it can lead to acute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and may also cause secondary infertility.
Third, consistently practice contraception!
After an abortion, ovarian and uterine functions gradually recover, and the ovaries will begin to ovulate regularly. Without consistent contraception, pregnancy can occur again quickly.
Therefore, choose reliable contraceptive methods early and prioritize contraception, rather than considering abortion as a form of birth control.
Hence, female friends should take care of their bodies and remember to practice safe sex with your partner. If an unintended pregnancy occurs, make sure to go to a reputable hospital for the abortion!
