Do you know why I still need to take birth control pills after abortion?

　　Many people know it flow of people You can't have sex in the next month. Since you don't have sex, there shouldn't be any unwanted pregnancy again? So why does the doctor want you to take "birth control pills"? In fact, the contraceptive pills referred to here are not "emergency contraceptive pills", but "short-acting contraceptive pills". The ingredients of this oral contraceptive pill are usually estrogen and progesterone. It uses hormones to suppress ovarian ovulation and change ovulation. Uterus The secretion of mucus in the neck prevents sperm It combines with the egg to form a fertilized egg, thereby achieving the contraceptive effect, and can restore fertility after stopping the drug.

　　Why should I take birth control pills after abortion?

　　1、Early contraception prevents another "trick"”

　　Even in manual flow Postpartum ,normal female Fertility can also be restored quickly. There are reports that 83% of women can resume ovulation in the first cycle after abortion, and the earliest can resume ovulation as early as the 11th day after surgery. Although doctors recommend not having sex within 1 month, in fact clinical Accidents continue to occur. Some people did not take contraceptive measures after surgery and were "infected" again, and had to have another surgery.

　　If contraceptive measures are improper after abortion and the abortion is repeated within a short period of time, not only will the uterus be traumatized again, but the risk of cervical, uterine and pelvic infections will increase, leading to post-operative complications. pelvic inflammatory disease , The incidence of intrauterine cervical adhesion is higher, which will affect future fertility.

　　Generally speaking, among the contraceptive measures after abortion, some women who have no plans to have children in the near future may consider using the contraceptive ring directly. Oral contraceptives can inhibit ovarian ovulation, change the secretion of mucus in the cervix, and prevent sperm from combining with eggs to form fertilized eggs. In this way, the contraceptive effect is achieved. Fertility can be restored after stopping the medication, which is more convenient and effective.

　　2、Helps in uterine repair after abortion

　　During the abortion procedure, instruments are repeatedly inserted into the uterine cavity through the vagina, which may damage the endometrium to varying degrees. In fact, in Hospital of Gynecology In the outpatient clinic, there are many people who come to see a doctor due to reduced menstrual flow or uterine adhesions after abortion. The estrogen in oral contraceptives can promote the proliferation and repair of the endometrium and reduce post-abortion bleeding, while the progesterone can inhibit the proliferation of the endometrium and promote the atrophy, absorption and discharge of the decidua tissue, thereby promoting uterine repair.

　　In addition, oral contraceptives can also inhibit the secretion of cervical cells and increase the consistency of cervical mucus, thereby reducing the incidence of ascending infections in the lower reproductive tract after surgery and reducing the occurrence of postoperative intrauterine adhesions. For some people who have preoperative Irregular menstruation For women, it can regulate the reproductive endocrine axis to achieve the effect of regulating menstruation.

　　3. You can prepare for pregnancy and have a baby immediately after stopping the medication.

　　Oral short-acting contraceptive pills are short-acting and metabolized quickly, so short-acting contraceptive pills will not accumulate in the body. Fertility can be restored in the first menstrual cycle after stopping the pill and you can prepare for pregnancy.

　　Think about oral contraceptives after abortion, which can not only promote the recovery of the endometrium, but also restore fertility function one month later. Therefore, it is recommended to take contraceptive pills under the guidance of a doctor after abortion. In addition to its contraceptive effect, it can also help repair the endometrium and prevent adhesions and infections.

　　Things to note after abortion

　　1. Low fever on the first day after painless abortion, mild and paroxysmal abdominal pain that tends to subside within 2 to 3 days after surgery, a small amount of vaginal bleeding within one week after surgery, no menstruation for about a month after surgery, and heavy menstruation within 2 to 3 months after surgery may be normal conditions after painless abortion.

　　2. After painless abortion, you should pay attention to vaginal bleeding to prevent the condition from getting worse. If there is no discomfort, you can follow the doctor's advice and go to the hospital to review the routine vaginal B-ultrasound examination and secretions after two weeks or one month after menstruation has resumed to understand the post-operative recovery situation. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than a week after abortion, and is accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, cloudy and smelly leucorrhea and other symptoms, you should go to the hospital for review and treatment in time.

　　3. Pay attention to rest and strengthen nutrition. After outpatient surgery, you should rest in the observation room for 1 hour as directed by the doctor. You can return home unless there are special circumstances. After painless abortion, you should rest in bed for 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 or work in cold water within half a month after the painless abortion to avoid catching cold ； After painless 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.

　　4. Keep the vulva clean and sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited. After painless abortion, the uterine opening has not been completely closed, and the endometrium also undergoes a repair process. During this period, special attention should be paid to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic, and sanitary napkins and other supplies and underwear should be washed and changed frequently. Do not take a sitz bath within half a month after surgery to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. Premature sexual intercourse after painless abortion can easily cause acute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and secondary infertility. Therefore, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited within one month after painless abortion.

　　5. Insist on good contraception. After painless abortion, the ovarian and uterine functions gradually recover, and the ovaries wander regularly. If you don't insist on using contraception, you will get pregnant again soon.

　　Therefore, after painless abortion, reliable contraceptive measures should be chosen as soon as possible. Painless abortion surgery can only be used as a remedial surgery as a last resort after contraceptive failure. Contraception must be the main focus, and painless abortion surgery cannot be used as a measure of contraception. (Reference website: Sina Parenting)