Does a natural miscarriage require a uterine cleaning (D&C)?

Written by Du Rui Xia

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Updated on September 10, 2024

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When a miscarriage occurs, whether a uterine cleaning is needed depends on whether there are any remnants in the uterine cavity as shown by a follow-up ultrasound examination, that is, to see if the miscarriage was complete. If the examination reveals significant remnants in the uterine cavity after the miscarriage, then a uterine cleaning treatment is required. Most women do not need a uterine cleaning after a natural miscarriage, as typically the bleeding will stop around 7-10 days post-miscarriage. Therefore, women should focus on resting, improving their nutrition, and enhancing their body's resistance to prevent any potential complications after a natural miscarriage.

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How to recuperate from a natural miscarriage

When a patient experiences a natural miscarriage, it is important to rest. It is recommended to rest for about half a month if possible, avoid overexertion, vigorous exercise, staying up late, and abstain from sexual activity within a month after the miscarriage. Avoid contact with cold water recently and pay attention to keeping warm and not catching a cold. In terms of diet, eat more light, easily digestible foods, and additionally consume foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. You can eat more eggs, lean meat, milk, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Within a month of the natural miscarriage, it is recommended to visit the hospital for a follow-up to check the recovery of the uterus.

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What to eat after a natural miscarriage

After a natural miscarriage, it's important to pay attention to dietary adjustments, ensuring a balanced intake of both meat and vegetables, and reasonably incorporating nutrients. The diet should include more protein-rich foods, such as eggs, lean meats, dairy, and bean products, all of which can help replenish the body's energy. Additionally, it's important to consume foods rich in iron, since women may experience bleeding after a miscarriage, leading to iron loss. Therefore, eating more iron-containing foods, including eggs, animal organs, animal blood, and jujube, is advisable. Moreover, consuming more vitamin-rich foods to enhance the body's immune system is recommended. Eating fresh vegetables and fruit can strengthen the immune system, promote digestion and absorption, prevent constipation during pregnancy, and facilitate physical recovery.

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How many days after a natural miscarriage can you wash your hair and take a bath?

You can wash your hair and bathe one week after a natural miscarriage. After a natural miscarriage, as women are generally weaker, washing their hair and bathing too soon should be avoided to prevent a decrease in resistance and the risk of catching a cold. Even after one week, care should be taken when washing hair and bathing. The bathing time should not be too long, ideally less than half an hour, and the water temperature should not be too hot or too cold, as these can affect the body's recovery. After bathing, promptly dry your hair and body with a dry towel to prevent catching cold. After bathing, it is best to keep the room ventilated to avoid problems like dizziness caused by poor air circulation.

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How long do I need to rest after a natural miscarriage?

The duration of rest required after a miscarriage depends on the duration of pregnancy. For instance, for miscarriages within the first 3 months of pregnancy, it is recommended to rest for at least 2 weeks. Additionally, avoid sharing a bed for a month. If the miscarriage occurs between 3 to 28 weeks of pregnancy, follow the normal postpartum rest period of about 42 days, as it takes this time for the body to fully recover. Besides resting, it is crucial to avoid catching cold after a miscarriage, abstain from sharing a bed for a month, and take appropriate contraceptive measures or prepare for pregnancy accordingly.

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Is it easy to get pregnant after a natural miscarriage?

When a natural miscarriage occurs, it is generally not easy to conceive. There are many reasons for natural miscarriage, one common cause is the insufficiency of corpus luteum function in women, leading to low levels of pregnancy hormones in the body, which can easily result in spontaneous miscarriage. Additionally, whether a woman has some gynecological diseases, such as uterine fibroids, endometritis, endometrial displacement, septate uterus, bicornuate uterus, unicornuate uterus, and other uterine issues, can also affect pregnancy and lead to natural miscarriage. Moreover, if the fertilized egg has chromosomal abnormalities during pregnancy, it can also cause a natural miscarriage. Therefore, when women prepare for the next pregnancy, they need to go to the hospital for relevant examinations. After identifying and actively correcting some factors affecting pregnancy, they can then try to conceive again.