What are the taboos after abortion?
In recent years, health recovery and precautions after abortion have become hot topics on the Internet. The following is the popular content searched and compiled across the Internet in the past 10 days. It combines medical advice and folk experience to provide you with a detailed analysis of taboos after abortion.
1. Common taboos after abortion

According to the advice of gynecological experts and discussions with netizens, special attention should be paid to the following matters after abortion:
| Taboo categories | Specific content | Recommended duration |
|---|---|---|
| daily life | Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and staying up late | at least 2 weeks |
| dietary taboos | Avoid cold, spicy, alcoholic, and blood-activating foods (such as red dates, longan) | 1 month |
| personal hygiene | Bathing, swimming, and sex are prohibited | 2-4 weeks |
| psychological adjustment | Avoid excessive self-blame and depression | long term attention |
2. Data recovery after abortion
Follow-up data after abortion in a tertiary hospital in 2023 show:
| recovery status | Proportion | main reason |
|---|---|---|
| Recover in full compliance with medical advice | 62% | Strict rest + nutritional supplements |
| complications occur | 18% | Premature labor/neglect review |
| Abnormal menstruation | 35% | Endocrine disorders |
| psychological disorder | 27% | Lack of psychological counseling |
3. Hot topics of discussion on the Internet
1.The necessity of "little confinement": 85% of netizens believe that 2-4 weeks of dedicated rest are needed, which is different from the "2 weeks of rest after surgery" recommended by Western medicine.
2.diet controversy: Regarding whether to completely avoid eating seafood, beef, mutton and other foods, traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine each account for 50%.
3.exercise recovery: Young people are more concerned about "when can they resume fitness", and professional advice emphasizes the need to proceed step by step.
4. Professional doctor’s advice
1.Review timeline: B-ultrasound examination 1 week after surgery → outpatient review 2 weeks → review after the first menstruation.
2.Abnormal alarm: If abdominal pain persists for more than 3 days, bleeding volume is greater than menstrual volume, or fever exceeds 38°C, seek medical attention immediately.
3.contraceptive restart: The ovaries may ovulate early after surgery, and contraceptive measures need to be taken within 2 weeks.
5. Nutritional supplement program
| recovery stage | Key nutrients | Recommended food |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 days after surgery | Iron, Vitamin C | Pork liver, spinach, orange juice |
| 4-14 days | Protein, B vitamins | Fish, eggs, whole wheat bread |
| 15 days later | Calcium, dietary fiber | Milk, soy products, oats |
6. Psychological Recovery Guide
1. Allow emotions to be released, which can be resolved by writing a diary, talking to someone you trust, etc.
2. Avoid watching baby-related video content alone to reduce psychological stimulation.
3. If you remain depressed for more than 2 weeks, it is recommended to seek professional psychological consultation.
Note: The above content is compiled based on the diagnosis and treatment standards of tertiary hospitals, popular science articles on health platforms, and real sharing on social platforms. Please follow the doctor's advice for individual circumstances.
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