What is the purpose of taking contraceptive pills after a uterine evacuation?

Clearing the uterus refers to dilation and curettage (D&C). Taking contraceptive pills after D&C generally serves to suppress ovulation, regulate menstruation, and prevent endometrial adhesions. The details are as follows:

1. Suppression of ovulation

Dilation and curettage usually involves removing pregnancy-related tissue from the uterine cavity via vacuum aspiration to terminate a pregnancy. After the procedure, the uterine lining is relatively fragile. Taking contraceptive pills can effectively suppress ovulation, preventing pregnancy during the recovery period, which could otherwise overburden the mother's body and impair normal embryonic development.

2. Regulation of menstruation

During pregnancy, hormone levels typically rise significantly to support fetal growth. Contraceptive pills can effectively reduce hormone secretion from the ovaries and pituitary gland, stabilizing stimulation to the endometrium and thereby regulating menstrual cycles.

3. Prevention of endometrial adhesions

Hormonal components in certain contraceptive pills help repair the endometrial lining, preventing damage and subsequent adhesion formation.

It is recommended that patients maintain a light diet after D&C and avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.