Does a natural miscarriage require surgery?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on December 24, 2024
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Generally, after a natural miscarriage, it is not necessary to undergo surgical treatment, as it is usually possible to naturally expel the contents completely. Typically, after a natural miscarriage, the pregnancy tissue can be expelled from the body through contractions of the uterus. However, if there is residual tissue after the miscarriage, a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure may be required. It is recommended to have an ultrasound at a hospital after a miscarriage to check for any residuals in the uterine cavity. Then, medication or a D&C can be used to remove any remaining tissue. After a natural miscarriage, it is important for a woman to adjust her mindset and take good care of her body to recover and prevent any diseases.

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How long does a blighted ovum naturally miscarry?

There are two situations regarding a pregnancy with an empty sac. One situation is that the embryo does not develop well and remains an empty sac. In another situation, it is possible to wait for another 4 to 5 days or a week and then recheck with an ultrasound. It might be that the development is just occurring later than usual, and thus, no embryonic bud has developed at the time of the initial ultrasound, displaying an empty sac. As for how long it will take for the empty sac to be expelled, there is no definite timeframe. In some cases, it is not necessary to wait for it to be expelled naturally; active measures such as medication treatment or surgical abortion can be taken.

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How long does it take for the lochia to clear after a natural miscarriage?

Generally, lochia can be cleared within a week after a natural miscarriage occurs. The duration of lochia discharge during a natural miscarriage is also related to the length of pregnancy. If the miscarriage occurs during a later stage of pregnancy, there may be a longer period of vaginal bleeding because the endometrium is thicker, potentially requiring about ten days. Typically, it will clear within a week, and it should not last more than ten days at most. It is advised for women to undergo a medical examination at a hospital two weeks after a natural miscarriage, at which time the recovery of the uterus and any remaining tissues can be assessed. After such a miscarriage, it is important to rest, enhance nutrition, and abstain from intercourse for a month.

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Does a natural miscarriage require surgery?

Generally, after a natural miscarriage, it is not necessary to undergo surgical treatment, as it is usually possible to naturally expel the contents completely. Typically, after a natural miscarriage, the pregnancy tissue can be expelled from the body through contractions of the uterus. However, if there is residual tissue after the miscarriage, a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure may be required. It is recommended to have an ultrasound at a hospital after a miscarriage to check for any residuals in the uterine cavity. Then, medication or a D&C can be used to remove any remaining tissue. After a natural miscarriage, it is important for a woman to adjust her mindset and take good care of her body to recover and prevent any diseases.

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How many days after a natural miscarriage can one go outside?

After a natural miscarriage, it is still necessary to consider the specific recovery situation to determine whether one can go out. If the recovery from a natural miscarriage is good, with no residual embryonic tissue in the uterine cavity and no abnormal vaginal bleeding, normal life and work can usually resume half a month after the miscarriage. If there are complications, or if symptoms like persistent vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain occur, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for an examination. This helps to determine whether there are any remaining embryonic tissues or if a pelvic infection or other abnormal conditions are causing these symptoms, so that timely and appropriate treatment can be administered.

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What are the symptoms of a natural miscarriage?

During a natural miscarriage, the most typical clinical symptoms include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Based on the different symptoms of a natural miscarriage, women should undergo differential diagnosis. When a woman experiences abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, it may initially suggest a threatened miscarriage. If the abdominal pain worsens and vaginal bleeding increases, it could progress to an inevitable miscarriage. An inevitable miscarriage can further be classified into complete or incomplete miscarriage. In the case of a complete miscarriage, the abdominal pain generally subsides gradually, and the vaginal bleeding eventually stops. In contrast, during an incomplete miscarriage, the vaginal bleeding lasts longer, and the abdominal pain is prolonged. At this point, it is necessary to visit a hospital for an examination to check if there are any remnants in the uterine cavity and to receive further treatment.