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What are the dangers of having an abortion? 10 major dangers of abortion that you should keep in mind

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Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 04:38 AM

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  • Emily Emily

    Apr 02, 2026

      There is no pain in society now flow of people The number of cases is getting higher and higher, which shows that the current female They don’t pay much attention to the phenomenon of abortion. I think that abortion surgery is very convenient and does little harm. In fact, women are still ignorant about the hidden dangers of abortion surgery. Therefore, women need to review the risks of abortion surgery to the body. So what are the dangers of having an abortion? manual flow Postpartum What are the precautions? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

      What are the dangers of having an abortion?

      1. Infection

      Some informal clinics have incomplete facilities and lax disinfection, which can easily cause infection to the mother.

      2、Uterus endometriosis

      Repeated dilation of the cervical canal can easily cause cervical canal damage and adhesion, leading to menstrual blood retention, endometriosis, and Dysmenorrhea

      3、Ectopic pregnancy

      According to statistics, nearly 1% of cases of artificial abortion are accompanied by infection, which will bring about endometrium and salpingitis disease, and inflammation of the endometrium and fallopian tubes is caused by ectopic pregnancy important reasons.

      4. Damage to the endometrium

      Each abortion may damage the endometrium. The more times you scrape, the more serious the damage to the endometrium will be. In severe cases, it may even cause uterine perforation. Placenta implantation and adhesions are also prone to occur during subsequent pregnancies, resulting in dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage.

      5. Increase in spontaneous abortion rate

      A common complication after artificial abortion is cervical damage, especially if you are unmarried, the possibility of cervical damage is greater. When you get pregnant again after marriage, it will be caused by the insufficiency of the cervix. premature birth or late miscarriage.

      6. Increased perinatal mortality

      Some artificial abortion operations damage the endometrial muscle layer, causing placental blood circulation disorders during subsequent pregnancies, causing placental insufficiency, resulting in fetal hypoxia, slowed growth, premature stillbirth, and increased neonatal mortality.

      7. Pelvic inflammatory disease

      Repeated abortions will increase the chance of uterine infection and increase the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease. In severe cases, it can also lead to intrauterine adhesions and menstrual disorders. If pelvic inflammatory disease recurs repeatedly, it will cause chronic lower abdominal pain and seriously affect a woman’s future quality of life.

      8. Cause endocrine disorders

      After pregnancy, the progesterone in a woman's body will increase, the endometrium will thicken, and the breasts will enlarge, thus laying the foundation for the pregnancy of the fetus. However, untimely artificial abortion will cause sudden changes in the body's endocrine system. If the body has not adjusted well and another abortion occurs, endocrine disorders will occur.

      9. Infertility

      According to relevant reports, the infertility rate caused by unmarried abortion (especially the abortion of the first child) is as high as 10%. The reason may be postoperative adhesion of the cervix and uterine cavity, which affects pregnancy. ; It may also be due to post-operative fallopian tube obstruction or fallopian tube movement dysfunction. ; Or due to repeated suction and scraping, the endometrium becomes thinner and thinner, and there is no good "soil" required for the fertilized egg to implant, which affects embryonic development and can seriously cause lifelong infertility.

      10. Others

      If the pregnancy is too long or if the abortion is illegal, it may cause uterine perforation, massive bleeding, or serious infection, which may cause life-threatening consequences or leave sequelae.

      Precautions after artificial abortion

      1. Insist on contraception

      After abortion, the ovarian and uterine functions gradually recover, and the ovaries ovulate regularly. If you don't insist on good contraception, you will get pregnant again soon, which will have a greater impact on your body.

      2. Pay attention to rest

      It is usually recommended to rest in bed for one week. If conditions do not permit, it should be at least 2 to 3 days. You can get out of bed and move around later, and gradually increase the activity time. Do not engage in heavy physical labor within half a month after the abortion.

      3. Observe the bleeding situation

      If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than a week after an abortion or symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, fever, abnormal leucorrhea, etc., you should go to the hospital for review and treatment in time. In addition, you should go to the hospital for a review within one month after the abortion.

      4. Psychological adjustment

      After abortion, many women will become anxious or self-pitying, feeling that the care they received is not enough, and worry about affecting their future health. In fact, proper care and understanding, as well as dietary adjustments, can untie the knot and restore happiness and self-confidence.

      5. Pay attention to cleanliness

      After abortion surgery, you should pay attention to cleaning the vulva with warm water every day to keep it clean and prevent postoperative infection. And change underwear frequently and wash underwear every day.

      6. Keep warm

      After abortion, try to avoid contact with cold water and do not use cold water to wash your hair or take a bath.; Try to avoid blowing the wind to prevent the disease from spreading to your body ; Avoid drinking cold drinks and eating raw and cold food within a month.

      7. Supplement nutrition

      In particular, protein, iron, and vitamin B12 are all necessary raw materials for hematopoiesis, while vitamin C, water, minerals, and fiber are essential nutrients for the human body. After an abortion, you should eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, soy products, and fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to speed up the body's recovery.