Menstruation after abortion: What you need to know

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi Man - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital. The doctor has more than 10 years of experience in diagnosing, consulting and treating in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Many women have had an abortion for more than 1 year, but their periods are less irregular and irregular than before. Menstruation is less after a medical abortion, causing many women to worry that this phenomenon may affect their fertility later on.

1. Menstrual cycle after abortion

Usually after an abortion, your period will return within 4 to 8 weeks from the date of the procedure. This is the time needed for the hormonal activity of the woman's body to stabilize again, namely:
The uterine lining will be regenerated; Ovarian follicles can release eggs; Eggs ripen and fall; Produce menstruation if fertilization does not occur. Therefore, if you find that your period is light after a medical abortion or other methods in the early stages, it is not a cause for concern. However, for women who experience other abnormal symptoms after an abortion, such as prolonged bleeding, bad odor, or fever, they need to go to a medical facility for regular check-ups and gynecological examinations. for reproductive health.

2. Menstrual irregularities after abortion

The menstrual pattern of the first few cycles after a medical abortion will vary from woman to woman. Many menstrual periods in women after abortion have periods with the following characteristics:
Blood has a strange color or dark brown; The amount of menstrual flow is less; Vaginal discharge has a foul odor.

Answering this issue, obstetricians confirmed that the impact on reproductive health after abortion will depend on many factors, including the level of hormonal response of each woman.
For women 1 to 2 months after an abortion (with drugs or aspiration procedure) but have not had a period or have few periods, some possible causes are:
Re-pregnant; Sequelae of adhesions of the uterine cavity; Hormonal changes in the body.

3. Notes for women after abortion

3.1. Diet Women's body after abortion is affected quite a lot, so it can easily lead to exhaustion, so it is very necessary to pay attention to a reasonable diet to quickly recover. Doctors advise women after abortion to fully supplement the following nutrients:
Protein, vitamins and inorganic salts, especially to provide the body with iron to prevent anemia. Suggested foods: grapes, amaranth, spinach, apples, pumpkins...; Help the body recover quickly by increasing consumption of fish, eggs, animal liver, dairy products, fruits; In addition, eating more sunflower seeds, chestnuts, sweet potatoes, avocados, tomatoes, and green vegetables is also very beneficial; Supplement natural foods rich in folic acid, found in asparagus, juices, cereals, mushrooms... 3.2. Taking care of the body Any abortion method will cause negative effects on the physical as well as mental health of women. Therefore, following some advice from obstetricians and gynecologists can ensure safety and help you recover quickly, including:
Keep the genital area clean to avoid infection of the genital tract education;

Do not have sex for at least a month and a half after the abortion; Pregnant again only after 6 months of recovery; Use birth control right away if you are not planning to have children. Relatives, especially husbands or boyfriends, should be there to encourage and care for a woman after an abortion to help her recover both physically and mentally.
Low menstrual bleeding after a medical abortion or any other form is due to a re-adjustment of the hormonal cycle in women. Before deciding to have an abortion, women need to make sure that they have been carefully consulted by reputable specialists about the risks, complications and possible risks.
Although it is quite common to have irregular periods immediately after an abortion, women still need a regular gynecological check-up or a prenatal check-up if they plan to become pregnant again.
Basic gynecological examination and screening package deployed by Vinmec International General Hospital is the first choice for women in case of low menstrual bleeding after medical abortion as well as gynecological diseases other. The examination package includes the following contents:
Gynecological examination; Transvaginal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries; Bilateral breast ultrasound; Tests such as: Treponema pallidum rapid test, Chlamydia rapid test, taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology, bacterioscopic staining (female vaginal fluid), HPV genotype PCR automated system; Total urinalysis by automatic machine. With Vinmec's comprehensive quality in terms of medical expertise, equipment and supplies, customer care services and confidentiality, respect for customers' personal privacy, you can complete You can feel secure when you sign up for the Basic Gynecological Screening Package at Vinmec.

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