Menstrual disorders after miscarriage

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Menstrual disorders after miscarriage can cause confusion for mothers and worry for their own health in subsequent pregnancies. So what is menstrual disorder after miscarriage and is there any way to improve it?

1. Problems related to miscarriage

Miscarriage can be caused by viruses such as herpes, rubella ... or by disorders caused by certain abnormalities such as chromosomal abnormalities or mendelian inheritance, or deficiencies in the luteal phase.
Causes of miscarriage can include immune abnormalities, major trauma, or uterine abnormalities such as uterine fibroids, ovarian adhesions... However, information Often these causes are not clear, so it is difficult for women to recognize easily.
Mothers at high risk of miscarriage include: mothers who are over 35 years old, have a history of previous miscarriage, or smoke, use drugs or stimulants, or have some chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders ...

2. Signs of menstrual disorders after miscarriage

The menstrual disorder after miscarriage is very clearly expressed, including:
The phenomenon of irregular menstrual process after miscarriage. The process of pregnancy with hormonal changes with an increased tendency. But after a miscarriage, the level of this hormone drops suddenly. This constant change makes it impossible for the body to adapt and respond to the rise and fall of hormones and it takes time for a woman to recover. Sometimes during this time, the menstrual phenomenon will be irregular, it may be too much or it may be too little. Menorrhagia after miscarriage. After this process occurs, the period of the menstrual cycle can be prolonged, continuously over 7 days is considered as menorrhagia. Signs of menorrhagia show that you may have menstrual disorders after a miscarriage and at this time the uterus has not been restored. Menorrhagia after a miscarriage not only causes inconvenience and discomfort to a woman, but also poses a potential risk of infection, or gynecological-related diseases. Amenorrhea after a miscarriage. After a miscarriage, in contrast to menorrhagia, there may also be amenorrhea, with menstruation not returning after 4 to 6 weeks. Missing periods for too long can have serious effects on subsequent pregnancies. Therefore, women need to see a doctor for timely advice and treatment. Menstruation is rare after miscarriage. After a miscarriage, there are many problems with the ovaries, along with a lack of nutrients, and no time to recover, so they can be risk factors for low menstruation. Dysmenorrhea with a low number of menstrual periods is also commonly seen in miscarriages.

3. Causes of menstrual disorders after miscarriage

There can be many factors that cause menstrual disorders after miscarriage and these factors include psychological, hormonal, nutritional...
Psychological factors. After a miscarriage will give a woman too much shock. They are not only sad and tired, but also feel anxiety and a lot of pressure for the next pregnancy. And so will inadvertently inhibit the activity of the pituitary gland, causing hormonal disturbances and menstrual disorders after miscarriage. Hormonal factors. During pregnancy, hormonal hormones in the body increase with the function of helping to ensure healthy pregnancy care. But when a miscarriage occurs, the hormone levels drop suddenly, causing the body to lose hormonal balance, leading to a change in the cycle as well as the ovulation period, causing menstrual disorders. Moreover, miscarriage also directly damages the uterus and ovaries and affects the time of ovulation, causing menstrual disorders. Factors of nutrition and rest. After a miscarriage, if the diet is not adequate for a woman, it can cause menstrual disorders. Because after this process, the body is severely deficient in substances, along with a decrease in resistance due to the recent event. Moreover, women who have had a miscarriage may be overworked or physically active, which causes the abdominal muscles to contract and has a strong impact on the uterus. The uterus at this stage is weak, so it is easy to affect the menstrual cycle. Factors associated with gynecological inflammation after miscarriage. After a miscarriage, a woman's intimate area is always wet, and the cervix is ​​dilated, along with a lot of vaginal discharge, these factors create favorable conditions for bacteria to enter and grow. an infection or fungus in the vagina. At this stage, women do not perform clean hygiene and active treatment, otherwise they may increase the risk of gynecological diseases such as ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis... menstrual disorder.

4. Danger of menstrual disorders after miscarriage

After a miscarriage and menstruation returns to normal, a woman can rest assured with her reproductive health. However, menstrual disorders after prolonged miscarriage can cause serious problems to a woman's health, such as weak body expression, imbalance, ... or obvious symptoms. appear on the skin as dark skin, pale skin... Or it can cause severe anemia. Because after a miscarriage, a woman loses a lot of blood, the amount of iron stored in the blood is not enough to regenerate red blood cells, and menstrual disorders will make a woman feel dizzy and tired. Or people who are unlikely to get pregnant in the future. Because menstrual disorders can increase the risk of metritis, causing the lining of the uterus to thin, the risk of infertility is high and it is difficult to have the opportunity to perform the mother's duties.

5. Ways to help limit menstrual disorders after miscarriage

Irregular periods after a miscarriage can be unavoidable for some women, but there are steps you can take to help limit how dangerous this condition can be.
Take good care of your health. This is considered an important period because when a woman miscarries, her body is getting weaker. Therefore, a woman's body needs time to recover. To do this, women need to build a healthy lifestyle, a reasonable diet and maintain a comfortable spirit.
Nutritional care with a full and diverse range of nutrients with a variety of foods such as green vegetables, fruits, and sea fish to both help balance hormones and maintain a reasonable weight. Drinking plenty of water, especially warm water, helps to cleanse and detoxify the body. To ensure the quality of sleep, patients should go to bed early before 10pm, and should not stay up late to affect health. Do light work, and have a reasonable rest regime, do not work too hard and too hard. Do exercises, read books, listen to music... to create a comfortable and pleasant mood. In addition, women should also have regular check-ups to prepare for good health for the next pregnancy. Periodic gynecological examination also helps women to detect abnormalities related to the reproductive organs early to distinguish the uterus and ovaries.
Women with a history of miscarriage need to be extra cautious in subsequent pregnancies. In order to maximize fertility and ensure a healthy pregnancy, before planning a pregnancy, both husband and wife should have a reproductive health checkup from 3-5 months. You will be examined for fertility, sexual health, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, and screening for genetic diseases. In particular, this examination process will be able to detect early causes that can lead to infertility and infertility so that early intervention measures can be taken. Doctors will also advise on the best time to give birth and measures to be able to give birth to healthy and intelligent children.
Vinmec International General Hospital is implementing a pre-pregnancy health care and counseling program to help mothers prepare for the best health before pregnancy. With this program, you will receive:
General health examination, especially gynecological examination, to help assess the possibility of conception as well as the health of mother and baby during pregnancy. Vaccination before pregnancy, helps prevent many dangerous diseases, especially Rubella. Genetic counseling helps identify risk factors, helps clients and families make decisions, and prevents occurrence or re-emergence in the family. Screening detects healthy people carrying disease genes, especially hemolytic anemia. Doctors will analyze the results and provide specific genetic counseling so that you can proactively take preventive measures

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