What are the symptoms of infection after abortion?

Abortion usually refers to induced abortion surgery. Post-abortion infection typically means an infection caused by bacteria entering the endometrium, cervix, or vagina after an induced abortion procedure. Symptoms may include lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, fever, foul-smelling discharge, and pain during intercourse. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatment under a doctor's guidance. Specific symptoms are analyzed as follows:

1. Lower abdominal pain: Patients with post-abortion infection often experience noticeable pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen due to inflammatory reactions within the uterus stimulating surrounding tissues and nerves.

2. Abnormal vaginal bleeding: In addition to normal postoperative bleeding, if vaginal bleeding is heavy, prolonged, or unusual in color, it may indicate infection. This occurs because infection leads to endometritis, causing bleeding.

3. Fever: Elevated body temperature is one of the common responses to infection. If unexplained fever, especially accompanied by chills, occurs after an abortion, it may be related to infection.

4. Foul-smelling discharge: Normally, there may be a small amount of clear or light yellow discharge after an abortion. However, if the discharge becomes yellow-green or grayish-white and has a foul odor, it is usually a sign of bacterial infection.

5. Pain during intercourse: Infection may cause inflammation of the cervix and vagina, resulting in pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, which is also an indirect sign of infection.

When signs of infection appear, patients may take medications such as roxithromycin tablets, azithromycin capsules, or minocycline hydrochloride capsules as directed by a physician. Additionally, maintaining good personal hygiene habits can help reduce the risk of infection and promote recovery.