warning signs of infection after abortion
If you want to get acquainted with the warning signs of an infection after an abortion, read on.
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Introduction
It is said that today, with the advancement of radiology knowledge, the invention of ultrasound methods, numerous tests during pregnancy, it is possible to diagnose an incomplete and unhealthy fetus in the first weeks. In such cases, if the fetus is found unhealthy, the doctor can legally order an abortion. But There will be complications and problems. In this article, we want to talk more about complications as well as the necessary care after abortion.
Types of abortions
It is generally said that abortion can be categorized into two general categories.
The first category is drug abortion, in which the mother aborts her fetus and terminates the pregnancy by taking abortion pills prescribed by a doctor. The second category is abortion following surgery.
Women can use abortion pills until the tenth week of pregnancy if the fetus is older than ten week the termination of pregnancy with pills alone is almost impossible. Surgery is the only remaining option for abortion above ten weeks of pregnancy. We must say that abortion, no matter how it is performed and whatever it is, requires subsequent care.
Many women experience complications such as nausea and muscle aches and cramps, abdominal cramps, vaginal bleeding, and fatigue and weakness after abortion. Perhaps it is better to say that the main and most serious complication in abortion is infection.
What are the complications of abortion?
Doctors say that both of the above-mentioned abortions are almost safe if performed in a suitable medical center by a qualified doctor and midwife, but certainly no abortion can be said to have zero side effects. one of the most common complications after abortion in any form is an infection that may occur following an incomplete abortion and exposure to bacteria in the area, for example, sexual intercourse immediately after the abortion. By preventing early sex for a while after the abortion and using sanitary pads instead of tampons, infection after the abortion can be prevented.
Symptoms and manifestations when a person becomes infected after an abortion are as follows:
- Strong odor of vaginal discharge
- Fever
- Tremors
- Severe pelvic pain
- Severe abdominal pain
- Concentrated and purulent discharge from the vagina
- nausea and vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- General lethargy and weakness
"If you do not pay attention to the treatment of the infection, it is very likely to lead to dangerous events that threaten the life of the mother, and if you have had an abortion and are experiencing one or more of the above symptoms, it is best to call a doctor as soon as possible."
It is better to get acquainted with the term "incomplete or unsuccessful abortion" here.
When doctors use the term incomplete abortion, they mean that the fetus is still alive and has not been completely removed from the uterus.
In this situation, we will face very severe complications such as uterine perforation.
Complications of perforation of the uterus and its symptoms are in the form of severe abdominal pain, severe vaginal bleeding, fever and chills.
Another complication and symptom of an incomplete abortion and the remnants of pregnancy in the uterus is septic shock, which has symptoms such as chills and severe abdominal pain, and if accompanied by a drop in blood pressure, in the later stages, the person's consciousness may be reduced and eventually enters a coma and dies.
If you have had a miscarriage and your vaginal bleeding continues for twenty-four hours after the miscarriage and your blood color is light red or dark red and you have persistent and progressive severe pain, and if you have a fever, if you feel you have a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, be sure to call your doctor for care.
What are the other side effects of having a miscarriage?
Leaving aside the infection that is actually the most serious complication after an abortion, other complications that women may experience following an abortion are as follows:
Vaginal bleeding, Vomiting and nausea, Fatigue and severe weakness, Chest pain, and abdominal and pelvic cramping pain.
What are the symptoms that should cause concern after an abortion?
In describing the title, we should say that in this section, we want to point out the warning signs that as soon as you encounter one or more of them, it is necessary for you to call the emergency room immediately or go to the nearest equipped emergency room in your residence. In the other word some of the symptoms of abortions, which we call warning signs, require urgent treatment.
These symptoms include:
- Fever, chills
- Extremely bad odor and vaginal discharge
- Severe abdominal pain
- Severe pelvic pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- General fatigue and weakness and anorexia that do not go away in a few days and get worse day by day.
Brief introduction to the risks and complications of abortion
- Incomplete abortion
One of the complications of miscarriage is that when the miscarriage is incomplete. In this case, part of the fetus or pregnancy remains inside the mother's uterus and this can cause bleeding to continue for two weeks after the miscarriage. In these cases, the extra tissue that remains in the uterus must be emptied in the correct way according to the doctor's prescription.
- Severe bleeding
If the bleeding is more than normal and lasts longer than normal, it can be very dangerous. It is said that doctors consider bleeding to be severe, when a person needs to change her sanitary pad several times within an hour. In these cases, usually paleness, cold hands, palpitations, dizziness, lightheadedness, lethargy, blurred vision, and even fainting occurs, in these cases it is necessary to go to the emergency room immediately.
- Infection
If you have had an abortion in any way, you should take good care of it afterwards. If these cares are not done properly, the uterus will be exposed the infection. This infection may be due to the remnants of pregnancy remaining in the uterus, or it may be due to early sexual intercourse before tissue repair, Infections usually occur after a miscarriage with symptoms such as fever and chills, very foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and more contractile pain in the pelvis and abdomen, which lasts for more than two weeks.
To control and treat infection after abortion, it is necessary to prescribe antibiotics in appropriate doses by a doctor. In many cases, the mother may have to be hospitalized after receiving an intravenous antibiotic for an intravenous antibiotic.
- Adhesion
Asherman's syndrome means intrauterine adhesions and they are another complication of abortion that often occurs following surgical abortion, curettage, or infection after an abortion.
- Depression and mental state of a mother who has had a miscarriage can make her feel bored and tired. She may lose confidence. She may not have the power to make decisive decisions. Her sleep is disturbed, and sometimes she thinks that it is better for her to commit suicide as she lost her fetus, Anxiety stress is one of the most serious complications that mothers face after abortion. Delayed appetite as well as decreased motivation and desire for life are common among women after abortion.
If you see one or more of the following, you should go to the emergency room immediately.
- Feeling cold and shivering
- Fever above thirty-seven degrees
- Stinky or purulent discharge from the vagina
- Severe abdominal pain
- Prolonged abdominal pain
- Severe pelvic pain that lasts for several days and is progressive and increasing.
Concluding remarks
Complications of abortion, however, are less common today due to abortions performed in medical centers by experienced physicians and midwives, but they can still occur after any type of abortion. These complications can affect the health of the mother to a great extent, But with care, under the supervision of your doctor, you can control many of them and prevent many of them from occurring.