Menstrual disorders after treatment of stillbirth

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ta Quoc Ban - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
After treatment for abortion, menstrual disorders appear, which is a worry for many women, especially those who still want to get pregnant. This is not a rare phenomenon, but most women do not really understand to find solutions to overcome this situation.

1. What is menstrual disorder after stillbirth?

The problem that many women are concerned about after stillbirth is how long after the stillbirth, the period will return. Usually, after treatment, a woman's period will return in about 4 to 8 weeks. Then the ovaries have had time to return to their normal ovulatory functions.
However, there are many cases for some reason that cause menstrual disorders after abortion for a long time: menorrhagia, prolonged amenorrhea, scanty periods...

2. Causes of menstrual disorders after stillbirth

After treatment for stillbirth, a woman will face the effects of this, including menstrual disorders. Most women will have their periods back to normal, however, some women have irregular periods, light bleeding and a different color, and some even miss their periods. There are many causes leading to this abnormal situation, specifically as follows:
In case the menstrual bleeding is small and may be black: Due to a part of the uterine cavity: during the suctioning process, it has damaged the uterus. the lining of the uterus, that lining has not yet regenerated, so the uterine walls stick together, hindering the recovery of the uterine lining, when menstruating due to the shedding of the uterine lining, menstruation is less. be less. Due to endocrine disorders: The endocrine system can be disrupted after abortion, leading to hormonal changes that cause menstrual disorders to appear. Inflammation of the private area: In case of unsafe abortion or after a woman does not know how to clean the private area, it will create favorable conditions for bacteria to grow, causing vaginal infection. If this infection lasts for a long time, it can spread to reproductive organs such as uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, causing menstrual disorders after abortion. In case of amenorrhea: there are cases after more than 2 months after the abortion but still have not seen the period again, that is because: Hormonal changes lead to hormone imbalance in the body, so it is possible to lose a period. psychology should menstruate too late Sticking to the whole uterine cavity Inflammation of the vagina: not only causes less menstrual blood, but some specific infections can also cause amenorrhea Cases of menorrhagia after abortion: there are cases After aspiration, menstrual bleeding is still prolonged, there is an odor that may be due to residual tissue or when performing the procedure is not guaranteed to be sterile...

3. Remedies for menstrual disorders after abortion

When having unusual problems in pregnancy (stillbirth, empty pregnancy or need to terminate the pregnancy...) you should go to a reputable medical facility to perform the procedure. If you experience menstrual irregularities after a miscarriage, the best way is to see your doctor to know the cause and have appropriate treatment. Because if not timely intervention, menstrual disorders after stillbirth can cause severe effects on your health and life, especially infertility is very likely.
Besides, in daily activities, you should pay attention to the following instructions:
After aspiration, your body is still weak, you should spend a lot of time resting, keeping your mind at ease, not Stress, anxiety, because this is also one of the causes of menstrual disorders. Do not use alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, because these drinks will dilute the blood and directly affect the recovery time of women after abortion. Add nutrients to the body, establish a scientific nutrition regimen. Clean the intimate area and body daily with warm water, do not douche the vagina. Avoid sex for at least 2 to 4 weeks after the abortion. Follow-up visit 2-4 weeks after the procedure to check your health and get advice on the next pregnancy. Doctor Ta Quoc Ban is formerly a Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Thai Nguyen University, Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thai Nguyen Central General Hospital, Deputy Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of Medical University. The doctor has full practice certificates in the field of obstetrics and gynecology such as: Ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic and electrocautery, artificial insemination (IUI)...
In addition, Dr. also has experience and strengths in the following areas:
Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound Laparoscopic surgery in gynecology Prenatal counseling Gynecological examination and consultation Infertility examination and consultation, implementation of pumping techniques sperm into the uterus, Pre-vaccination screening and treatment of post-vaccination reactions...

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