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What are the reasons for low menstrual flow after abortion? Most of them are injuries to the uterus.

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Asked on:Apr 13, 2026 12:43 PM

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  • Analisa Analisa

    Apr 13, 2026

      flow of people Afterwards, the menstrual flow will be light. However, some girls in life will go to some small clinics for abortion. After the abortion, they will have many physical problems, such as symptoms of scant menstruation. In fact, this is because of the abortion. So what are the reasons why women have less menstrual flow after abortion?

      The reasons for low menstrual flow after abortion are:

      1. Caused by incomplete curettage amenorrhea or decreased menstruation. After abortion, the amount of menstrual flow is light, and in a small number of cases, amenorrhea or reduced menstruation occurs because the placenta and other tissues are left behind due to incomplete dilation and curettage. Normal menstruation can be restored after repeated dilation and curettage.

      2、Uterus The endometrium is damaged and adhesions occur during abortion and curettage. After abortion, the menstrual flow is less, the menstruation is abnormal after abortion, the endocervix or endometrium is damaged during abortion and curettage, and adhesions occur after surgery. If cervical canal adhesion occurs, it is difficult to discharge menstrual blood. These patients often have monthly menstrual bleeding. stomach ache . For example, uterine adhesions have different manifestations depending on the degree. Large adhesions can cause amenorrhea, while small adhesions can cause menstruation to decrease.

      3. Abnormal hormone secretion or non-ovulation. Low menstrual flow after abortion is usually related to endocrine disorders, such as abnormal secretion of various hormones or non-ovulation. In addition, it may be caused by the endometrium itself, such as endometrial tuberculosis causing endometrial lesions or abortion, dilation and curettage causing thin endometrium, etc.

      4. Endometrial defect. Excessive dilation and curettage or repeated abortions have resulted in repeated damage to the endometrium. The entire uterine cavity is defective or has white scars, and menstruation caused by periodic endometrial exfoliation is lost.

      5、Menstrual disordersAfter abortion, the ovaries can generally resume ovulation within 22 days, and menstruation begins in about one month. but there are a few female Menstrual disorders such as prolonged menstruation, amenorrhea, and varying cycle lengths may occur after abortion. This situation usually returns to normal after 2-3 months.

      6. Insufficient corpus luteum function. Some patients have endocrine abnormalities such as premature ovarian failure , hypothalamic amenorrhea and hyperprolactemia or ovarian anovulation, etc.

      7. Repeated abortion surgeries or rough surgeries. Repeated abortion surgeries or rough surgeries that damage the uterine basal endometrium or intrauterine adhesions can cause oligomenorrhea. Postpartum Heavy bleeding sometimes manifests as oligomenorrhoea, followed by amenorrhea.

      How to treat low menstrual flow after abortion

      How to deal with low menstrual flow after abortion? First of all, you should have a regular life, don't stay up late, don't be too tired, eat a light diet, and eat vegetables and fruits often. Pay attention to hygiene and beware of infection. External genitalia should be kept hygienic and clean. Underwear should be made of soft, cotton material with good breathability, and should be washed and changed frequently. After washing, put it in the sun to dry. Do not have sexual intercourse during menstruation to avoid cold stimulation and overexertion.

      If your menstrual flow becomes less after abortion surgery, you should pay attention to it. Also pay attention to post-operative care to reduce physical abnormalities. Patients with low menstrual flow who need treatment must determine a treatment plan as early as possible, and they can also try several drugs. Deer fetus ointment has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, regulating menstruation and dispersing cold. It can treat symptoms such as insufficient Qi and blood, scanty menstruation, abdominal pain, cold dampness and other symptoms.

      Gynecology Shiwei Tablets have the effects of nourishing blood, soothing the liver, regulating menstruation and relieving pain. It can treat small amounts of blood deficiency and liver stagnation, Dysmenorrhea , and lower abdominal pain, premenstrual breast swelling and pain, irritability and other symptoms. Xiaoyao granules have the effects of soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, nourishing blood and regulating menstruation. It can treat symptoms of depression, chest and hypochondrium pain, loss of appetite and low appetite caused by liver stagnation and spleen deficiency.

      If you have low menstrual flow after abortion, you can drink a bottle of brown sugar water every day, add some red dates and ginger, and take it with boiled water. You can also boil it for ten minutes to replenish qi and blood. Eat some longan every day, preferably fresh longan, which is more delicious and can replenish blood. Don't get cold again, and avoid eating cold things. Drink wolfberry brown sugar water every day to replenish energy. (Reference website: Health Frontline)