What to do if blood accumulates in the uterus after an abortion



If a woman develops intrauterine blood within a week after an abortion, there is usually no need for intervention, and the blood will be expelled on its own as the uterus contracts. If intrauterine blood develops one week after an abortion, uterine constriction or surgical procedures are needed to facilitate the expulsion of the accumulated blood.

Abortion can cause some damage to the lining of the uterus. If intrauterine blood buildup occurs within a week of the abortion, you can try to allow the blood to drain on its own by getting out of bed early in the postoperative period to promote uterine contractions and allow the blood to drain.

If there is still intrauterine blood before one week after the abortion, it means that the blood cannot be discharged by itself. If the blood is small, it can be treated with uterotonin. If the blood is large, surgical evacuation can be used to prevent infection.

Therefore, if intrauterine blood accumulation is found after abortion, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and take appropriate treatment under the doctor’s guidance to avoid delaying the condition.