Painless abortion surgery is now the most chosen method for terminating pregnancy when contraception fails for most women. However, since painless abortion surgery also poses some harm to women, women need to pay attention to care and recuperate after the procedure. So, what should women pay attention to after a painless abortion surgery?
Doctors at Xingyi Sunshine Hospital’s Gynecology Department say that there are several points to pay attention to for female friends after a painless abortion surgery:
01. Normal postoperative conditions
On the first day after a painless abortion, there may be a low-grade fever, mild episodic abdominal pain within 2-3 days after the operation, and gradual relief, slight vaginal bleeding within a week after the operation, lack of menstruation around a month after the surgery, and heavier menstruation within 2-3 months post-surgery may all be normal postoperative conditions.
02. Monitor bleeding
After a painless abortion, it is important to monitor vaginal bleeding to prevent worsening conditions. If there are no discomforts, follow the doctor’s advice to have a follow-up examination on vaginal ultrasound, gynecological examination, and secretion test two weeks or one month later to understand the recovery status post-surgery. If vaginal bleeding persists for more than a week after abortion, accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, cloudy and foul-smelling discharge, immediate reexamination and treatment at the hospital are necessary.
03. Rest and nutrition
Outpatient surgery requires resting in the observation room for 1 hour as per medical advice, returning home only if there are no complications; after a painless abortion surgery, it is advisable to rest in bed for 2-3 days with gradual increase in activity levels afterwards.
Avoid engaging in strenuous physical work or exposure to cold water within half a month post-painless abortion, and consume fish, meat, eggs, bean products, protein-rich foods, and fresh vegetables abundant in vitamins to expedite recovery after the surgery.
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04. Maintain external genital hygiene; abstain from sexual intercourse
After a painless abortion surgery, the cervix is not completely closed, and the endometrium is undergoing a repair process. During this period, it is crucial to maintain external cleanliness; regularly wash and change sanitary pads and undergarments.
Avoid sitting baths within half a month post-surgery to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. Engaging in sexual activity too early after a painless abortion can lead to acute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and secondary infertility. Therefore, sexual activity should be strictly avoided for one month post-surgery.
05. Persist with contraception
After a painless abortion, ovarian and uterine functions gradually recover, and ovaries release eggs regularly. If contraception is not strictly followed, the risk of pregnancy increases rapidly.
Hence, reliable contraceptive measures should be chosen early after a painless abortion; painless abortion surgery should only be used as a remedial measure in case of contraceptive failure, and contraception should always be prioritized over relying on painless abortion as a contraceptive or family planning method.
Xingyi Sunshine Hospital reminder: With technological advancements, although current painless abortion techniques cause minimal harm to women, it is still important to take precautions. Women should learn to protect themselves and avoid similar situations.
