Will medical abortion cause heavy bleeding? See what the doctor says

Medical abortion is a very common abortion treatment option, but it has a higher risk factor than surgery. Improper treatment may cause heavy bleeding, so it is not recommended to take medicine at home. If the abortion is not clean, a uterine curettage operation is required, which will cause secondary damage. Different symptoms will appear according to different physical fitness. No matter which method you choose, don't be lucky and do it under the supervision of a doctor.

Abortion can be done through medication or surgery, but no matter which method is chosen, it will cause different degrees of damage to the body. Compared with abortion surgery, the chance of heavy bleeding is relatively high for medication, so it is not recommended to take medication at home. It should be done in a regular hospital under the supervision of a doctor. If the medication abortion is not clean, a uterine curettage surgery is required, which will cause secondary damage, so medication abortion is not the first choice. So will medication abortion cause heavy bleeding?
For patients who undergo medical abortion, the average number of days of bleeding after the gestational sac is expelled is 18 days. The long bleeding period may be caused by incomplete decidua detachment, which affects uterine contraction and hemostasis, or incomplete gestational sac expulsion, leading to incomplete abortion and heavy bleeding. Uterine curettage is also required. Relatively speaking, surgical abortion has a higher chance of success, a lower chance of heavy bleeding, and a greater safety factor.
At the same time, in order to avoid cross infection and heavy bleeding after medical abortion, you must not have sex within one month, and you cannot take a bath after medical abortion to avoid reproductive tract infection. This is to avoid uncontrollable physical damage, which can lead to infertility. In addition, medical abortion is less sensitive and prone to failure for people over 40 years old, and the chance of heavy bleeding is relatively increased, which is more dangerous.
In addition, because the cervix is ​​in a relaxed state during medical abortion, the effect of tissue bacteria entering the uterine cavity is weakened. You must eat a light diet, avoid spicy foods, maintain a happy mood, and have a healthy and reasonable work and rest schedule to promote better recovery of the body. Sanitary napkins should be changed frequently; do not wear chemical fiber underwear; underwear should be changed and washed every day, exposed to the sun, and disinfected. If you feel any physical discomfort, you need to go to the hospital for medical treatment in time.
Finally, we remind all patients to carefully choose abortion treatment options, cherish their bodies, and take effective contraceptive measures before they are ready to have a child to avoid unnecessary physical harm. Compared with abortion surgery, medical abortion has a higher chance of causing heavy bleeding. It is recommended that everyone listen to the doctor's advice and live a healthy life.