In modern society, people are becoming more and more open-minded. More and more unmarried men and women are living together, and the number of women who have unintended pregnancies is also increasing year by year. Unexpected pregnancy brings a lot of inconvenience to life and work, so many people choose to have abortion. Although abortion is a minor operation, it has a great impact on women's health. So, what are the dangers for women having abortions? How to maintain health after abortion?

What are the dangers for women having abortions?

1. Endometriosis

Repeated aspiration of uterine cavity contents may cause adhesions in the uterine cavity and cervical canal. Hematometra may also occur or menstrual blood may flow back into the abdominal cavity, causing endometriosis and periodic lower abdominal pain.

2. Long-term complications

Such as chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal menstruation, secondary infertility, and endometriosis.

3. Uterine perforation, life-threatening

During pregnancy, the uterine wall becomes soft and thin. Multiple pregnancies and multiple abortion surgeries can easily penetrate the soft and thin uterine wall, causing uterine perforation, which is life-threatening.

4. Complications during another pregnancy

Infertility, higher rates of late-term abortions, higher rates of premature births, higher perinatal mortality, increased prenatal and postpartum hemorrhage rates, and increased neonatal hemolytic disease.

5. Amenorrhea occurs

When artificial abortion is performed multiple times in a row, the basal layer of the endometrium will be repeatedly damaged, resulting in the inability of the functional layer to re-grow. At this time, although the ovarian function is intact and ovulation occurs on time every month, because the functional layer of the endometrium cannot regenerate after shedding, menstruation will not occur, so amenorrhea occurs.

6. Dystocia and retained placenta during subsequent pregnancy

Repeated abortion operations often require scraping off the endometrium. The more times you scrape, the greater the damage to the endometrium. When trying to get pregnant again, placenta accreta and adhesions are prone to occur, resulting in dystocia and retained placenta.

How should women take care of themselves after abortion?

1. Pay attention to rest

After an abortion, the state stipulates that the family planning leave is 2 weeks. During these two weeks, try to stay in bed, sleep more, and move less. There will be bleeding during the operation and there will be wounds in the uterus, which is a major trauma to the body. Therefore, recovery takes a good amount of rest. Be careful not to engage in heavy physical labor or heavy exercise activities within a month.

2. Supplement nutrition

After an abortion, you should eat a nutritious and balanced diet to replenish your body and restore health quickly. You can eat more meat, eggs, milk, legumes, whole grains, and fresh vegetables to supplement the protein, folic acid, vitamins and other substances needed for recovery and promote the body to recover as quickly as possible. Here are some foods that women can eat after miscarriage:

(1), orange

Oranges contain a lot of vitamin C and calcium. Vitamin C can enhance the elasticity and toughness of blood vessel walls and prevent bleeding. After a miscarriage, the maternal endometrium has larger wounds and more bleeding.

If you eat some oranges, you can prevent continued bleeding after miscarriage. Calcium is an important component of the baby's bones and teeth. Women should eat some oranges appropriately after miscarriage.

(2), spinach

Spinach is hot in nature and contains vitamin A, vitamin C, a large amount of chlorophyll and rich iron. It can balance endocrine function and eliminate fatigue. Suitable for women with anemia and post-abortion. However, the oxalic acid in spinach can hurt the stomach. It must be blanched in hot water or soaked in fresh milk before eating. It should not be overdosed and should be taken in moderation.

(3), red dates

Red dates contain the most vitamin C, as well as a large amount of glucose and protein. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that red dates are the best tonic among fruits. It has the functions of nourishing the spleen and activating the stomach, replenishing qi and promoting fluid production, regulating blood vessels, and detoxifying. It is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and insufficient qi and blood after abortion

(4), longan

Longan, also called longan, is a fruit that is extremely nutritious. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that longan is sweet, neutral and non-toxic. It enters the spleen and heart meridian and is a good fruit for nourishing blood and benefiting the spleen.

People who are weak after miscarriage should eat some fresh longan or dried longan meat, which can not only replenish the spleen and stomach, but also make up for the lack of heart and blood.