After a miscarriage or abortion, it’s important to have a checkup to ensure all products of the pregnancy have been removed. Incomplete abortions can cause serious infections and complications. Symptoms of an incomplete miscarriage include bleeding, pelvic pain, and severe cramping. A gynecologist will check for signs of infection and may perform an ultrasound to ensure a complete abortion has taken place. Dilation and curettage may be necessary to remove any leftover products of a pregnancy.
A complete miscarriage occurs when all the products of a pregnancy have been removed. A checkup after an abortion or miscarriage is important to make sure it’s complete and there’s no remnants of the pregnancy left. An incomplete abortion could cause a serious infection.
An abortion involves the removal of all products of a pregnancy or conception. These products include fetal tissue, which is usually pinkish gray, as well as blood or blood clots. On average, most women will experience mild to heavy vaginal bleeding one to three weeks after a complete miscarriage. Bleeding, on the other hand, is often associated with an incomplete abortion, and is considered very dangerous.
The risks of an incomplete miscarriage increase dramatically after the fetus has grown 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) or more. This usually occurs about two to three months after pregnancy. At this stage, pieces of fetal tissue that are too large to exit the cervix and out of the body can become trapped inside the uterus, preventing a complete miscarriage.
Infection after an incomplete abortion is often the result of pieces of fetal tissue stuck in the uterus and will often be accompanied by a high fever and severe bleeding. Bleeding after an abortion occurs when bleeding enters more than one pad in an hour and is a sign that something went wrong during the procedure. Pelvic pain and severe cramping are another sign of an incomplete miscarriage.
Two to three weeks after a medical or miscarriage, a woman is strongly advised to go to a gynecologist for a checkup. During this appointment, your doctor will usually look for any signs of infection, including inflammation of your cervix or uterus. She will also check to make sure the cervix is closed. An ultrasound may also be needed to check if the products of a pregnancy remain in the mother’s uterus.
Ensuring that a complete abortion has taken place is considered very important. An infection that can result can lead to serious medical complications, such as infertility or even death. Immediate medical treatment is often needed to prevent these complications.
To complete abortion procedures, doctors often do something known as dilation and curettage. During this procedure, the cervix is dilated. A doctor then scrapes the inside of the uterus to remove any leftover products of a pregnancy.
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