Why is the menstrual flow so heavy after a miscarriage? Doctors suggest that you should pay attention to 3 things after a miscarriage

Abnormal vaginal bleeding may occur after surgical or medical abortion, so what is the reason for a heavy first menstrual period after abortion? A heavy first menstrual period after abortion may indicate an infection, bleeding or other complications in the body. Abnormal vaginal bleeding after abortion is rare for women, and less than one percent of women will experience this complication after an abortion. In any case, if the first menstrual period after abortion is heavy, the following things should be paid attention to.

1. What is the reason for heavy menstrual flow after miscarriage?

It is normal to have some vaginal bleeding for about two weeks after an abortion. The first few days may be light bleeding, and some people may even have heavier bleeding and cramping symptoms in the next few days. A heavy first menstrual period after an abortion may be the result of the uterine muscles or blood vessels not contracting to stop the bleeding. In addition, blood clots may occur in the uterus after surgery. In very rare cases, the uterus may have been perforated by surgical instruments, or the cervix may have been torn, resulting in a heavy first menstrual period after an abortion.

2. Notes

It is common for women to have a heavy first menstrual flow after abortion in medical abortion, and a small number of women who receive medical abortion may need a blood transfusion or uterine aspiration surgery to control bleeding. If the first heavy menstrual flow after abortion may be normal, but it does not improve for many days, or there is heavy vaginal bleeding within an hour, or for two hours, or for more than 12 hours, or even longer, and more than two thick sanitary pads, you need to go to the hospital to check the cause and treatment in time to prevent accidents.

3. Prevention/Solution

Although it is impossible to prevent heavy menstruation for the first time after abortion, it is very important to take good care of your body according to the doctor's instructions. This includes taking prescribed antibiotics, strengthening nutrition, keeping warm, not doing strenuous exercise, not being tired, paying attention to hygiene to prevent infection, not having sex, not using tampons, not eating raw, cold, irritating foods, etc.

Many people don’t know why the first menstrual flow after miscarriage is heavy. If the first menstrual flow after miscarriage is heavy, don’t panic. You can contact your doctor or go to the hospital for examination and take the correct treatment method.