Hot compresses can be applied to the abdomen after a medication abortion if there is no intrauterine infection or if there is a lot of bleeding after the abortion.
Usually, many women will have abdominal pain after abortion, this time you can use hot water bag hot compresses on the stomach to help relieve discomfort.
After a medication abortion, there may still be residual stagnant blood in the uterus, and the use of hot compresses can promote regional blood circulation, which helps to discharge the stagnant blood in the uterine cavity. However, due to the accelerated blood circulation, blood vessel dilation, may also cause increased bleeding, if the hot compresses after the bleeding increased significantly, you should stop the hot compresses in a timely manner, if necessary, go to the hospital for medical treatment.
For women with intrauterine infections complicated by medication abortion, manifested by fever, abdominal pain, foul-smelling secretions, etc., anti-infection treatment should be actively carried out. Hot compresses may lead to the spread of infection, which is not conducive to the recovery of the body, and should be used with caution.
After having a medication abortion, you need to pay attention to keeping warm, not catching a cold, and also need to pay attention to rest and personal hygiene.