Is natural miscarriage dangerous?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on March 04, 2025
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Miscarriages that occur before the 28th week of pregnancy generally do not cause significant harm to the expectant mother. This situation is relatively common, mostly due to chromosomal abnormalities in the embryo or environmental stimuli affecting the pregnant woman, such as abdominal impacts, extreme emotional fluctuations, fatigue, or staying up late, all of which may lead to spontaneous miscarriage. Under normal circumstances, spontaneous miscarriages do not lead to particularly serious consequences. However, some women may experience significant bleeding or infections of the reproductive system during a miscarriage, which require timely hemostasis and infection control. Additionally, it is advised to promptly visit a hospital in the event of a miscarriage and follow the doctor's guidance for management.

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What is the discharge from a natural miscarriage?

Miscarriage refers to the spontaneous expulsion of the gestational sac from the uterine cavity, without the need for human intervention. Human interventions mainly include medical abortion or painless surgical abortion. During a miscarriage, the gestational sac is expelled from the uterus, so the expelled material is primarily the gestational sac. The sac generally consists of white villous tissue, and during a natural miscarriage, it is essential to identify villous tissue in the pregnancy tissue in order to confirm a natural miscarriage. Besides the villous tissue, due to decidualization changes in the endometrium after pregnancy, the tissue expelled during a miscarriage also contains a certain amount of decidual tissue. Therefore, the material expelled in a natural miscarriage mainly includes the villous tissue, followed by uterine decidual tissue.

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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 does it take for the placenta to come out after a natural miscarriage?

During a natural miscarriage, the timing of the placenta's expulsion is not fixed. In some cases, the fetus and placenta may be expelled together soon after abdominal pain begins, while in others, the expulsion may occur slightly later. After the fetus is expelled, it may be minutes or hours before the placenta is expelled. It is recommended to visit a hospital for an ultrasound examination after a natural miscarriage to check if the uterine cavity is clean and free of any residual tissue. After a natural miscarriage, it is important to take care of oneself. Resting, avoiding overexertion, keeping warm, and not getting chilled are crucial. Strengthening nutrition is also important; consuming foods rich in vitamins and protein can help replenish energy, enhance physical condition, and promote recovery.

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How many days does the lochia last after a natural miscarriage?

Natural miscarriage generally cleans up the lochia in about a week. This is because natural miscarriage refers to the process where the embryo flows out from the uterine cavity on its own. Most people can completely clear out after a natural miscarriage, so the amount of bleeding is generally not very much, and the bleeding duration is not very long. If it is not clean after a week, it is necessary to consider whether it has not been completely cleared, and it is best to go to the hospital for an ultrasound to see if there are any issues with the uterus. Additionally, it is essential to rest and reduce activities after a natural miscarriage.

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How long after a natural miscarriage can one have sexual intercourse?

After a natural miscarriage, it is generally advisable to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least one month. Following a natural miscarriage, there are wounds inside the uterine cavity that need to heal through a restoration process continuously repairing the endometrium. Engaging in sexual intercourse too soon can increase the risk of infection. One month after a miscarriage, with a doctor's guidance and upon confirming that the body has recovered well through examinations, sexual intercourse can be resumed. Within the first month, it is crucial to prohibit sexual activities, including sitz baths and swimming, to reduce the chances of infections. Post-surgery, there should also be appropriate advisement. Both partners must take this matter seriously to avoid impacting future health.