Many people are aware of the harm of abortion to women's bodies, but sometimes it is necessary to have an abortion due to unexpected pregnancy and not being ready to have a baby. Generally speaking, medical abortion is more convenient and cost-effective, and it poses less harm to women's health compared to mechanical abortion. So how long can a miscarriage after just taking medication last?
Generally speaking, there are no contraindications for medical abortion, and medical abortion can only be used when intrauterine pregnancy is confirmed. Firstly, medication for abortion needs to be taken orally for three days. After taking the medication on the last day, there may be slight abdominal pain for about three and a half hours. As the pain gradually worsens, the gestational sac will be expelled from the body due to uterine contractions. It usually takes 1-2 hours to complete, and the pain level is similar to regular menstrual cramps. After the expulsion of the gestational sac, there may also be a small amount of vaginal bleeding. If it exceeds the menstrual flow, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for a follow-up examination.
It should be noted that the incomplete abortion rate of medical abortion is relatively high, usually around 10%. Although the gestational sac has flowed out, the residual tissue of the decidua and some gestational sac tissues in the uterus may not completely fall off, which can easily lead to incomplete abortion and prolonged bleeding. Under normal circumstances, the bleeding from medical abortion should be cleared within about 10 days. If there is still bleeding after 10 days, it is necessary to go to the hospital for B-ultrasound examination as soon as possible.
If there are still residues in the uterine cavity, curettage must be performed as soon as possible to avoid causing heavy bleeding or intrauterine infection, which may affect the next pregnancy. After abortion surgery, it is important to rest well in order to allow the body to recover better. When engaging in sexual activity again after recovery, it is important to take contraceptive measures to avoid repeated miscarriages causing greater harm to the body.
