Is natural miscarriage harmful?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on June 01, 2025
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During a miscarriage, a woman's body can suffer some harm, with the most dangerous issue being the potential for gynecological infections after the miscarriage. This includes conditions such as endometritis, salpingitis, and oophoritis, which can spread to the pelvic area and cause pelvic inflammatory disease. If these inflammations are not actively treated, they can lead to pelvic adhesions, which may impact future pregnancies. Additionally, during a miscarriage, if there is incomplete miscarriage and not all tissue is expelled, it can lead to severe bleeding, and even shock, posing a risk to the woman's life. Therefore, close observation of the body's recovery after a miscarriage is essential.

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

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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Is natural miscarriage harmful?

During a miscarriage, a woman's body can suffer some harm, with the most dangerous issue being the potential for gynecological infections after the miscarriage. This includes conditions such as endometritis, salpingitis, and oophoritis, which can spread to the pelvic area and cause pelvic inflammatory disease. If these inflammations are not actively treated, they can lead to pelvic adhesions, which may impact future pregnancies. Additionally, during a miscarriage, if there is incomplete miscarriage and not all tissue is expelled, it can lead to severe bleeding, and even shock, posing a risk to the woman's life. Therefore, close observation of the body's recovery after a miscarriage is essential.

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Written by Liu Wei Jie
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What not to eat after a miscarriage

After a natural miscarriage, some people may become very weak. In such cases, it is important to consume mild and easily digestible foods. Foods that should be avoided are those that promote blood circulation, such as jujube. Drinking brown sugar water is advisable as it can help contract the uterus. Miscarriage can cause minor physical trauma or damage, so during this period, avoid consuming too cold or too spicy foods. Eating such foods may exacerbate abdominal pain or lead to infections.

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Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
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How long does it take to get a period after a natural miscarriage?

For patients who have had a spontaneous miscarriage, if their menstrual cycle is usually regular, the first day of the spontaneous miscarriage is the time when their next period would begin. However, if the miscarriage is incomplete and a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure is required, the first day after the D&C is considered the start date for the next menstrual cycle. Some people experience spontaneous miscarriages due to menstrual irregularities and an irregular menstrual cycle, which may be caused by hormonal imbalances. In such cases, the timing of the next period after a miscarriage is uncertain. If the menstrual cycle is regular, the next period can be estimated based on the aforementioned timings. However, if the cycle is irregular, the timing of the next period post-miscarriage primarily depends on the condition of the endometrium. If the endometrium has recovered to a thickness of 1.0 or more, menstruation is likely to occur. If the endometrial lining is thin, menstruation may not occur for the time being. Therefore, the length of time until menstruation resumes following a spontaneous miscarriage also requires monitoring of the hormonal balance and the regularity of the usual menstrual cycle.

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How long after a natural miscarriage can one become pregnant?

Miscarriage naturally refers to the process where the embryo is spontaneously lost from the mother's body, this is called a natural miscarriage. After a natural miscarriage, the medical suggestion is to wait for six months before getting pregnant again; however, the current view is that waiting at least three months is also acceptable. In our clinical cases, there are instances where pregnancy occurs one month after a natural miscarriage. If there are no symptoms of physical discomfort after the miscarriage, and the follow-up ultrasound examination is normal, in fact, there is no specific mandated period to wait before becoming pregnant again after a natural miscarriage. Nevertheless, waiting at least three months primarily allows the endometrium sufficient time to fully recover.