What are the key points of post-abortion health care?

After an abortion, the ovaries will resume ovulation in about one month, followed by menstruation. Therefore, as long as you resume your sexual life after an abortion, you must take contraceptive measures to avoid getting pregnant again. Self-care after an abortion is crucial to promote the smooth recovery of the body and reproductive organs. Pay attention to the following points in health care:

1. Do not take a sitz bath within two weeks after abortion or before vaginal bleeding has stopped, and do not have sex within one month to prevent genital infection. If you have fever, abdominal pain, or abnormal odor in vaginal discharge, it may be caused by infection, so you should seek medical attention in time.

2. After the placenta is detached during artificial abortion, the wound left on the uterine wall may bleed a little. In this case, as the uterus contracts and the wound heals, vaginal bleeding usually stops gradually in 3 to 5 days, and no longer than 10 to 15 days. If the amount of vaginal bleeding exceeds the amount of menstrual blood and lasts for too long, you need to seek medical treatment in time.

3. After the abortion, you should stay in bed for 2-3 days, and then you can get out of bed and move around, gradually increasing the activity time. Do not engage in heavy physical labor within half a month after the abortion, and avoid contact with cold water. The uterus needs about a month to recover after the abortion. Therefore, you should pay attention to increasing nutrition, taking in enough protein, enhancing the body's resistance to disease, and promoting the early repair of injured organs. In addition, you should eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, beans, and fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to speed up the body's recovery.