Can I clean my vagina a few days after having an abortion?

Abortion usually refers to artificial abortion. Inside usually refers to the vagina. It is usually not recommended to clean the vagina a few days after an artificial abortion to avoid infection.

The main purpose of artificial abortion is to terminate an unwanted pregnancy or to intervene artificially in situations where a pregnancy cannot continue due to certain diseases. The main symptoms after the operation are a small amount of vaginal bleeding and brown vaginal discharge. Some women may experience lower abdominal pain, back pain, nausea and vomiting, dizziness and headache. It is recommended to pay attention to personal hygiene after the operation. You can use warm water to wash the vulva on the same day to keep the vulva clean and dry. Change sanitary napkins frequently to prevent retrograde bacterial infection. It is not recommended to clean the inside of the vagina within one month, nor is it recommended to apply vaginal medication or lavage to avoid unnecessary infection.

It is recommended to pay attention to bleeding after artificial abortion. If the amount of bleeding exceeds the amount of menstruation or the bleeding lasts for more than two weeks, it is necessary to understand whether it is related to the residual in the uterine cavity. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time and perform uterine curettage again if necessary. Pay attention to rest after surgery, avoid fatigue, sexual intercourse, bathing, swimming, etc., avoid causing reproductive system infection, and give high-protein, low-fat food in the diet, which will help the body recover after surgery.