What are the dangers of having an abortion? How should women take care of themselves after an abortion?

In modern society, people are becoming more and more open-minded, and more and more men and women are living together without marriage, which leads to an increase in the number of women who have unexpected pregnancies. Unexpected pregnancies bring a lot of inconveniences to life and work, so many people choose to have an abortion. Although an abortion is a minor operation, it has a great impact on women's health. So, what are the dangers of having an abortion for women? How to maintain health after an abortion?

What are the dangers of having an abortion for women?

1. Endometriosis

Repeated suction of uterine cavity contents may cause adhesion of the uterine cavity and cervical canal, and may also cause intrauterine blood accumulation or menstrual blood to flow back into the abdominal cavity, causing endometriosis and cyclical lower abdominal pain.

2. Long-term complications

Such as chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal menstruation, secondary infertility, and endometriosis.

3. Uterine perforation, life-threatening

During pregnancy, the uterine wall becomes soft and thin. Multiple pregnancies and multiple abortions can easily pierce the soft and thin uterine wall, causing uterine perforation and endangering life.

4. Complications during subsequent pregnancy

Infertility, high rates of late miscarriage, high rates of premature birth, high perinatal mortality, increased rates of antepartum and postpartum bleeding, and increased neonatal hemolytic disease.

5. Amenorrhea

Continuous abortions will damage the basal layer of the endometrium repeatedly, causing the functional layer to be unable to grow again. At this time, although the ovaries are fully functional and ovulate on time every month, the functional layer of the endometrium cannot regenerate after shedding, so menstruation will not occur, resulting in amenorrhea.

6. Dystocia and retained placenta during subsequent pregnancy

Repeated abortions often require scraping of the endometrium. The more times the scraping is done, the more damage the endometrium suffers. When you want to get pregnant again, placenta implantation and adhesion are more likely to occur, resulting in dystocia and retained placenta.

How should women take care of themselves after abortion?

1. Take rest

After an artificial abortion, the state stipulates that the family planning leave is 2 weeks. During these two weeks, try to stay in bed, sleep more, and move less. There will be bleeding during the operation, and the uterus will have a wound, which is a big trauma to the body. Therefore, you need to rest well to recover. Be careful not to engage in heavy physical labor and high-intensity activities within one month.

2. Nutritional supplement

After an abortion, you should eat a nutritious and balanced diet to nourish your body and help it recover quickly. You can eat more meat, eggs, milk, beans, whole grains, and fresh vegetables to supplement the protein, folic acid, vitamins and other substances needed for recovery and promote your body to recover as soon as possible. The following are some foods that women can eat after abortion:

(1) Oranges

Oranges contain more vitamin C and calcium. Vitamin C can enhance the elasticity and toughness of blood vessel walls and prevent bleeding. After a miscarriage, the endometrium of a parturient has a larger wound surface and more bleeding.

If you eat some oranges, you can prevent continued bleeding after miscarriage. Calcium is an important component of baby's bones and teeth. Mothers should eat some oranges after miscarriage.

(2) Spinach

Spinach is hot in nature and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, a lot of chlorophyll and rich iron. It can balance endocrine function and eliminate fatigue, and is suitable for women with anemia and post-abortion. However, the oxalic acid in spinach can hurt the stomach, so it must be blanched in hot water or soaked in fresh milk before eating, and it should not be consumed in excess, but in moderation.

(3) Red dates

Red dates contain the most vitamin C, as well as a large amount of glucose and protein. Chinese medicine believes that red dates are the best tonic among fruits. They have the functions of nourishing the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and promoting body fluid, regulating blood vessels, and resolving all kinds of toxins. They are especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and insufficient qi and blood after miscarriage.

(4) Longan

Longan, also known as longan, is a very nutritious fruit. According to Chinese medicine, longan is sweet, mild, non-toxic, and enters the spleen and heart meridians, making it a good fruit for nourishing blood and benefiting the spleen.

For those who are weak after miscarriage, eating some fresh longan or dried longan meat can not only replenish the qi of the spleen and stomach, but also replenish the insufficient blood of the heart.