Do the symptoms of spontaneous miscarriage include bleeding?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on October 29, 2024
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During a natural miscarriage, vaginal bleeding occurs. This is because, after a miscarriage, the gestational sac and shed uterine lining also need to be expelled from the body, resulting in vaginal bleeding. Typically, this bleeding lasts about a week, gradually diminishing until it stops. If vaginal bleeding after a natural miscarriage persists for an extended period, even exceeding ten days without stopping, and is accompanied by abdominal pain, it is necessary to visit the hospital for an ultrasound to check for any remnants within the uterine cavity and possibly undergo a dilation and curettage procedure.

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How many days after a natural miscarriage can one go outside?

After a natural miscarriage, it is still necessary to consider the specific recovery situation to determine whether one can go out. If the recovery from a natural miscarriage is good, with no residual embryonic tissue in the uterine cavity and no abnormal vaginal bleeding, normal life and work can usually resume half a month after the miscarriage. If there are complications, or if symptoms like persistent vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain occur, it is important to seek medical attention promptly for an examination. This helps to determine whether there are any remaining embryonic tissues or if a pelvic infection or other abnormal conditions are causing these symptoms, so that timely and appropriate treatment can be administered.

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Do the symptoms of spontaneous miscarriage include bleeding?

During a natural miscarriage, vaginal bleeding occurs. This is because, after a miscarriage, the gestational sac and shed uterine lining also need to be expelled from the body, resulting in vaginal bleeding. Typically, this bleeding lasts about a week, gradually diminishing until it stops. If vaginal bleeding after a natural miscarriage persists for an extended period, even exceeding ten days without stopping, and is accompanied by abdominal pain, it is necessary to visit the hospital for an ultrasound to check for any remnants within the uterine cavity and possibly undergo a dilation and curettage procedure.

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What are the symptoms of a natural miscarriage?

During a natural miscarriage, the most typical clinical symptoms include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Based on the different symptoms of a natural miscarriage, women should undergo differential diagnosis. When a woman experiences abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding, it may initially suggest a threatened miscarriage. If the abdominal pain worsens and vaginal bleeding increases, it could progress to an inevitable miscarriage. An inevitable miscarriage can further be classified into complete or incomplete miscarriage. In the case of a complete miscarriage, the abdominal pain generally subsides gradually, and the vaginal bleeding eventually stops. In contrast, during an incomplete miscarriage, the vaginal bleeding lasts longer, and the abdominal pain is prolonged. At this point, it is necessary to visit a hospital for an examination to check if there are any remnants in the uterine cavity and to receive further treatment.

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How long does a blighted ovum naturally miscarry?

There are two situations regarding a pregnancy with an empty sac. One situation is that the embryo does not develop well and remains an empty sac. In another situation, it is possible to wait for another 4 to 5 days or a week and then recheck with an ultrasound. It might be that the development is just occurring later than usual, and thus, no embryonic bud has developed at the time of the initial ultrasound, displaying an empty sac. As for how long it will take for the empty sac to be expelled, there is no definite timeframe. In some cases, it is not necessary to wait for it to be expelled naturally; active measures such as medication treatment or surgical abortion can be taken.

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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.