There is still a small amount of blood 20 days after the abortion

Medical abortion is referred to as medical abortion. This is a method of abortion that most women are very familiar with, especially women with unexpected pregnancies often use medical abortion. Medical abortion can cause great harm to a woman's uterus, even though it does not require surgery or injections. However, the side effects of medical abortion on the body are very serious. It is recommended that women choose other abortion methods after an unexpected pregnancy. But is it normal to still have a small amount of bleeding 20 days after medical abortion?

How long is normal bleeding after medical abortion?

Medical abortion refers to the act of achieving an abortion in the early stages of pregnancy without the need for surgery, simply by taking an injection or medication. Currently, the commonly used drugs are mifepristone tablets + misoprostol combined use. The former can cause degeneration and necrosis of the uterine decidua and soften the cervix, while the latter can excite the uterus, cause uterine contraction, and promote the expulsion of the embryo. Generally speaking, after medical abortion, decidual tissue will be discharged, which is less than the usual menstrual volume and is dark red. So, how long is the bleeding after medical abortion considered normal?

Generally speaking, there will be irregular vaginal bleeding for about 15 days after medical abortion, and the specific bleeding time varies from person to person. However, if the bleeding has not stopped for more than 2 weeks after medical abortion, and the amount of bleeding has not decreased, this may be caused by incomplete expulsion of the gestational sac, leading to incomplete abortion. You should go to a regular hospital for examination immediately. If it is confirmed to be an incomplete abortion, a uterine curettage operation will be required.

In addition, women whose uterus is infected or whose blood coagulation function is poor after medical abortion may also experience prolonged bleeding.

Uterine infection after medical abortion: If the B-ultrasound shows that there is no residue in the uterus, then long-term bleeding after medical abortion may be caused by uterine infection. Because blood is one of the best substances for cultivating bacteria, and the bleeding time after medical abortion is long, if not properly cared for, uterine infection will occur, causing prolonged bleeding.

Poor blood coagulation function: Women with poor blood coagulation function will experience heavy bleeding or prolonged bleeding during medical abortion or surgical abortion.

Symptoms of heavy bleeding after medical abortion

Symptoms of heavy bleeding include bleeding that exceeds the amount of menstruation and more blood clots flowing out when the uterus is pressed. If the amount of bleeding is large, the skin will become cyanotic or pale and the whole body will feel tired and weak. The pulse is slightly faster and there are symptoms of shock such as thirst.

Generally, the most obvious symptom of heavy bleeding after medical abortion is continuous bleeding. This may be caused by damage to the uterus or by the failure of the fetal sac to be expelled in time, which causes bleeding. However, the specific situation must be determined by a professional doctor.

What to do if you have heavy bleeding after medical abortion

Generally speaking, if heavy bleeding after medical abortion is caused by the fact that the gestational sac has not flowed out or there are remnants, a uterine curettage operation must be performed as soon as possible to clean out the placenta in the woman's body. Taking some drugs to promote uterine contraction can then improve the bleeding symptoms.

In addition, the symptoms of heavy bleeding after medical abortion are particularly obvious. It is necessary to stop the bleeding promptly and correctly. After stopping the bleeding, you must also pay attention to the conditioning of the body. At this time, you should eat more nourishing foods with high protein content, or drink more blood-enriching health soups to promote blood regeneration, which can improve the symptoms of ischemia in women after abortion as soon as possible. In addition, after heavy bleeding due to medical abortion, you should pay attention to your physical care, avoid contact with cold water, and do not engage in physical labor. You should maintain a happy mood and get enough sleep.

Therefore, if there is heavy bleeding after medical abortion, the most obvious symptom is that the bleeding will not stop, and you will feel weak and have a bit of dry mouth. If heavy bleeding occurs after medical abortion, it is best to go to the hospital immediately, receive relevant treatment, and stop the bleeding immediately, otherwise it may be life-threatening. In addition, it is best to rest for two weeks after medical abortion.