What is the difference between miscarriage and abortion? What is the difference between artificial and natural abortion?

Many users have questions about the dangers of artificial abortion and natural abortion. There is no definite answer as to which one is more harmful. As long as you take good care of yourself after the abortion, you can minimize the damage caused by the abortion. So what is the difference between the two?

The difference between spontaneous abortion and artificial abortion

Spontaneous abortion refers to the spontaneous termination of pregnancy before 28 weeks with a fetal weight of less than 1000g.

Artificial abortion is an abortion in which the fetus is removed by oneself, such as medical abortion, painless abortion, hysteroscopic fetal retrieval, etc.

A spontaneous abortion occurs without any intervention, while an artificial abortion is abortion performed using medication followed by surgery. The former does not involve a subjective awareness of the abortion, while the latter is caused by human factors.

Things to note after a miscarriage

1. After a miscarriage, you should pay more attention to rest and not exercise too much.

If you have the time and conditions, you should rest in bed for a week. This is the best maintenance method. Try to exercise as little as possible, and after a week you can get out of bed and exercise properly.

2. Pay attention to the details of life

After a miscarriage, you must be careful not to touch cold water or take a bath, and keep your vagina clean. Underwear must be changed and washed frequently, hygiene is the prerequisite for health.

3. Diet adjustment

Dietary conditioning after miscarriage is very important, and we must supplement the substances needed by the body. The diet does not have to be too varied or greasy. It must be nutritionally balanced and have a combination of meat and vegetables. Don't eat whatever you want to eat and don't eat anything you don't like. This will not be conducive to your body's recovery and will also put a burden and impact on your stomach. Of course, you can make appropriate adjustments based on your own preferences, but the combination must be balanced.

Precautions after artificial abortion

1. When can I resume normal diet after painless abortion?

Since the operation will cause a small amount of bleeding and cause certain damage to the body, the patient must ensure a nutritious diet after the operation and promptly increase the intake of foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as lean meat, eggs, soy products, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Two weeks after the operation, if there is no bleeding, abdominal pain or other abnormalities, you can eat some qi and blood replenishing foods, such as astragalus, red dates water, longan, red dates, lotus seeds and black chicken soup, etc. At the same time, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods to avoid affecting the body's recovery process. In addition, avoid eating spicy foods after abortion, such as chili peppers, wine, vinegar, pepper, ginger, etc.

2. How should I clean my vagina after a painless abortion?

Wash with warm water 1 to 2 times a day and change the menstrual pad frequently. Generally, if there is no abnormality, there is no need to use other cleaning solutions to avoid reducing the self-cleaning ability of the vagina. Do not take a sitz bath within 2 weeks or before vaginal bleeding has stopped, and avoid sexual intercourse within 1 month to prevent genital organ infection. If you have fever, abdominal pain, or vaginal discharge with an unusual odor, it may be caused by infection and you should seek medical attention immediately.

3. Is it normal to bleed after a painless abortion?

After the placenta is separated during abortion, there may be a small amount of bleeding on the wound left on the uterine wall. In this case, as the uterus contracts and the wound repairs, vaginal bleeding will gradually stop within 3 to 5 days and will not exceed 10-15 days at most. Normally, there will be a small amount of bleeding and mild abdominal pain after an abortion, but the bleeding will usually be less than menstruation, and the abdominal pain will be within an acceptable range. However, if the bleeding time is too long, or the bleeding is heavy, or there is abdominal pain, you should see a doctor to check whether there is any possibility of residue or infection.

4. How long does it take to resume normal activities after a painless abortion?

After the abortion, you should rest in bed for 2 to 3 days, then you can get out of bed and move around, gradually increasing the time you spend active. Do not engage in heavy physical labor or work in cold water within half a month after painless abortion to avoid catching cold. Do not end the rest period early. After the painless abortion, although the pregnancy is terminated, the physiological damage to the body and reproductive organs during the pregnancy and the damage caused by the abortion surgery need to be restored.

5. Can I have sex immediately after a painless abortion?

The answer is of course no. During the period of painless abortion, the trauma on the endometrium has not yet healed, the cervical opening has relaxed, the original mucus plug in the cervix (which prevents bacteria from entering the cavity) has been removed, and the new mucus plug has not yet formed. If you do not pay attention to hygiene or have sex at this time, there will be a risk of infection. Therefore, it is generally recommended to resume sex one month after the abortion.