How to clean the uterus after a natural miscarriage

Written by Yue Hua
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Most patients with natural miscarriages do not need uterine cleaning, as these patients usually have short pregnancy durations and the embryo expels itself. At this time, it is necessary to visit a hospital for an ultrasound to check the condition of the uterine cavity. Most women generally have nothing remaining in their uterine cavity. If there are some small amounts of residual embryonic tissue, one can take some blood-activating and stasis-resolving medications, and then strengthen uterine contractions to expel such tissues. A week later, a hospital check-up can generally confirm that the uterine cavity is quite clean, hence, uterine cleaning is not needed for a natural miscarriage.

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What not to eat after a miscarriage

After a natural miscarriage, some people may become very weak. In such cases, it is important to consume mild and easily digestible foods. Foods that should be avoided are those that promote blood circulation, such as jujube. Drinking brown sugar water is advisable as it can help contract the uterus. Miscarriage can cause minor physical trauma or damage, so during this period, avoid consuming too cold or too spicy foods. Eating such foods may exacerbate abdominal pain or lead to infections.

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How long to rest after a natural miscarriage?

Women will experience both physical and psychological impacts after a miscarriage, and the body needs time to recover. Therefore, it is best to rest for at least two weeks before going back to work after a miscarriage. It is crucial to rest, avoid fatigue, and refrain from vigorous exercise. Consuming foods rich in proteins and vitamins, such as eggs, lean meats, milk, fresh vegetables, and fruits, can help enhance resistance and promote healing post-miscarriage.

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How long is it normal to bleed after a natural miscarriage?

A natural miscarriage generally stops bleeding within a week; if the bleeding continues beyond a week, it is considered abnormal. This is because in most cases of natural miscarriage, the embryo and the decidua are expelled together, followed by uterine contractions, resulting in some vaginal bleeding. Normally, such bleeding should not persist beyond a week. If vaginal bleeding continues past this period, an ultrasound should be conducted to examine whether the uterine cavity is clean and free of any residual embryonic tissue. If remnants are found, it may be necessary to take some medications to promote blood circulation and remove the residual tissues.

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Can you smoke after a natural miscarriage?

After a natural miscarriage, it is best for women not to smoke, as smoking is an unhealthy lifestyle habit that can reduce a woman's body resistance. After a miscarriage, a woman’s body is relatively weak, and smoking could possibly induce infections, such as gynecological inflammation. After the miscarriage, it's important to avoid smoking and ensure rest, adequate sleep, enhanced nutrition, and intake of foods rich in protein and vitamins. It is also essential to drink plenty of water and maintain a positive mood. After the miscarriage, one should avoid heavy physical labor and spicy, stimulating foods to ensure a good mood and promote physical recovery.

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What is the discharge from a natural miscarriage?

Miscarriage refers to the spontaneous expulsion of the gestational sac from the uterine cavity, without the need for human intervention. Human interventions mainly include medical abortion or painless surgical abortion. During a miscarriage, the gestational sac is expelled from the uterus, so the expelled material is primarily the gestational sac. The sac generally consists of white villous tissue, and during a natural miscarriage, it is essential to identify villous tissue in the pregnancy tissue in order to confirm a natural miscarriage. Besides the villous tissue, due to decidualization changes in the endometrium after pregnancy, the tissue expelled during a miscarriage also contains a certain amount of decidual tissue. Therefore, the material expelled in a natural miscarriage mainly includes the villous tissue, followed by uterine decidual tissue.