Can a natural miscarriage be completely cleared?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on September 12, 2024
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After a natural miscarriage, whether it can be completely cleared varies from individual to individual. Some women may have a complete miscarriage naturally. However, some people may have existing gynecological inflammation or be relatively weak, which can lead to incomplete miscarriage, necessitating further uterine cleaning. After the miscarriage, women should closely monitor their vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. Normally, after such a miscarriage, abdominal pain should last about two to three days, and vaginal bleeding should clear up within a week. If vaginal bleeding persists for a longer time and abdominal pain occurs, the possibility of residual materials in the uterine cavity should be considered, and it is advised to go to the hospital for further ultrasound examination and subsequent treatment as needed.

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How to clean the uterus after a natural miscarriage

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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How many days does the lochia last after a natural miscarriage?

Natural miscarriage generally cleans up the lochia in about a week. This is because natural miscarriage refers to the process where the embryo flows out from the uterine cavity on its own. Most people can completely clear out after a natural miscarriage, so the amount of bleeding is generally not very much, and the bleeding duration is not very long. If it is not clean after a week, it is necessary to consider whether it has not been completely cleared, and it is best to go to the hospital for an ultrasound to see if there are any issues with the uterus. Additionally, it is essential to rest and reduce activities after a natural miscarriage.

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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 many days of rest are needed for a natural miscarriage?

After a natural miscarriage, women also need to go through a confinement period, although it is shorter than the confinement period after a normal delivery. Therefore, it is essential to rest for at least a week after a miscarriage. If possible and conditions allow, it is best to rest for two weeks. Following a miscarriage, women's immune systems are generally weaker, and their bodies more frail. At this time, it is important to establish healthy lifestyle habits, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, going to bed early and waking up early, ensuring adequate sleep, and avoiding heavy physical labor. Opt for light, easily digestible, and absorbable foods, with balanced nutrition including both meat and vegetables. Eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as foods like lean meat, eggs, and dairy, can help enhance the body's immune system and promote recovery.

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How long does it take for a miscarriage to expel the gestational sac?

Under normal circumstances, in the case of a natural miscarriage, the gestational sac is usually expelled within one week, and the decidua tissue is also expelled within one week. If there is still bleeding more than one week after a natural miscarriage, it is imperative to visit a hospital for related examinations, typically requiring an ultrasound to observe the miscarriage situation. If the miscarriage is complete, then there are generally no major issues. However, if the miscarriage is incomplete, a dilation and curettage procedure may be necessary. It is possible for an incomplete miscarriage to occur naturally. Therefore, if there is still bleeding after one week, further examinations are necessary. In cases of natural miscarriage, it is usually advised to wait at least six months before trying to conceive again, and relevant examinations must be conducted before attempting again to determine the causes of the natural miscarriage and to treat accordingly.