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Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
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Deputy Chief Physician, working at Anyang People's Hospital.
Proficient in diseases
Vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, cervical erosion, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, are common gynecological diseases.
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Can an ectopic pregnancy be kept?
After diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy, it is not possible to continue the pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation and development of a fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity. Other locations are not suitable for the growth and development of the fetus, as the space is limited. When the fertilized egg develops to a certain extent, it can cause rupture and bleeding. For patients, severe symptoms can lead to hemorrhagic shock, endangering the patient's life safety. Therefore, once an ectopic pregnancy is confirmed, timely conservative treatment should be administered, or surgical treatment can be performed.
Can you eat brown sugar after postpartum hemorrhage?
After giving birth, if there is significant bleeding, it is important to promptly determine the cause and deal with it accordingly. Only addressing the specific cause will be effective. Once the bleeding has stopped, one can consider whether the mother can consume brown sugar based on her condition post-delivery. If the birth was vaginal, drinking brown sugar water is permissible as it can replenish energy, aid in recovery, and help with blood formation. However, if the birth was by cesarean section, due to the anesthesia used which affects gastrointestinal motility, particularly in the initial days following the surgery when normal gas expulsion has not resumed, consuming brown sugar is not advisable.
Is there a lot of bleeding in a threatened miscarriage?
Generally, vaginal bleeding is not heavy during a threatened miscarriage, and the abdominal pain is not severe. This typically occurs before the 28th week of pregnancy because the fetal placenta is not yet firmly connected to the mother and its function is unstable, which can easily lead to a threatened miscarriage. During the early stages of pregnancy, it is crucial for pregnant women to be particularly cautious. They should reduce physical activities, avoid vigorous exercise, abstain from sexual activity, and minimize stimulation to the uterus to maintain a cheerful mood. If one experiences unstable emotions, excessive tension, or sadness, it can disrupt normal brain activity, leading to abnormal embryo development and causing a miscarriage.
Will the breasts still hurt if there is an embryonic arrest?
After the occurrence of an embryonic arrest, women may also experience breast pain and tenderness. This is due to hormones in the body not being able to immediately return to normal levels, so these hormones still stimulate the breasts, causing pain and tenderness. As the level of hormones in the body decreases, this breast pain, as well as some early pregnancy symptoms, will gradually alleviate. About a week after embryonic arrest, these reactions will gradually ease until they completely disappear. However, timely treatment is necessary after embryonic arrest.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids in pregnant women
During pregnancy, many women experience hemorrhoids due to the growing fetus increasing the size of the uterus, which in turn presses on the veins in the legs that affect the blood flow back to the heart. This pressure impacts the venous plexus around the anus, leading to the development of prolapsed tissue around the anus, pain during bowel movements, and blood in the stool, as well as changes in the nature of bowel movements. At this time, it is important to visit a hospital to assess the severity of the hemorrhoids. If the condition is not severe, changes can be made through personal habits, including drinking more water, eating fresh vegetables and fruits, and engaging in moderate exercise to promote bowel movement. If pain and bleeding are severe, it is advisable to seek surgical treatment at a hospital.
What to do if the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck and there are frequent fetal movements?
When there is umbilical cord entanglement, if there is an increase in fetal movement frequency, it is important to consistently monitor the fetal movements. If, during monitoring, the fetal movements become especially frequent, or if there is a sudden cessation of movement after frequent movements, this is a very dangerous sign and immediate medical examination at a hospital is necessary. Additionally, regular prenatal examinations at the hospital should be conducted, such as fetal heart monitoring or ultrasound checks. It's also important to adopt a left lateral sleeping position to improve placental blood supply, avoid vigorous exercise, and maintain a relaxed mindset.
The best time for uterine cleaning after embryonic arrest
When it is confirmed that there is a phenomenon of embryonic arrest, it should be dealt with as soon as possible, and the earlier the better. If the duration of stay is long, it may cause a missed miscarriage, which can easily lead to exacerbated embryo conditions and increase the difficulty of miscarriage. Moreover, there is a risk of infection in the uterine cavity and abnormalities in blood coagulation function. Therefore, once confirmed, immediate treatment should be carried out. There are also many reasons for embryonic arrest, and it is recommended that after the occurrence of embryonic arrest, timely visits to the hospital for related checks should be made to identify the reasons and prepare for the next pregnancy planning.
What department should I go to for postpartum breast pain?
Postpartum breast pain usually indicates acute mastitis, and one can go to the general surgery department of a hospital for treatment. Postpartum mastitis often occurs because the breast ducts are blocked by breast milk that isn't properly expelled, which can also cause breast lumps. In such cases, it is crucial to express the breast milk to facilitate the clearing of the breast ducts. The changes in a woman's breasts after childbirth are very noticeable. The breasts enlarge and produce milk. If there is difficulty in expelling milk, this can lead to breast pain and even the formation of lumps, necessitating a visit to the surgical department of the hospital for examination and treatment.
Why are there still pregnancy reactions when the embryo has ceased to develop?
Women experience various pregnancy reactions to different degrees after conceiving, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and fatigue. These are primarily caused by hormonal changes in the body following pregnancy. When there is a case of embryonic arrest, the hormones in the body will gradually decrease, and the pregnancy reactions will also gradually weaken. Some may also experience abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Therefore, after embryonic arrest occurs, some pregnant women may exhibit early signs, such as the disappearance of breast tenderness and vaginal bleeding, along with a reduction in pregnancy reactions. These signs indicate that timely treatment is necessary.
Will a threatened miscarriage lead to a natural miscarriage if not treated to preserve the pregnancy?
During threatened miscarriage, some may end up having a miscarriage. For example, if active treatment for pregnancy preservation isn't administered in time during a threatened miscarriage, increased bleeding and abdominal pain may occur, which can easily lead to miscarriage. However, some cases of threatened miscarriage are relatively mild and may gradually reduce bleeding and eliminate abdominal pain through active pregnancy preservation treatment, rest, or enhanced nursing, marking successful pregnancy preservation. In cases of threatened miscarriage, if one decides not to keep the baby, the options of medication-induced abortion or surgical abortion are available to terminate the pregnancy as soon as possible, as delaying could potentially affect women's health.