The pain of miscarriage

Just recently you were so happy about the birth of a new life in you, you were in high spirits in anticipation of a miracle, but... life is an unpredictable thing, and despite following all the rules and precautions during pregnancy, a miscarriage still occurred.

It should be said that many girls do not always understand that they have had a miscarriage, because at the initial stage of pregnancy (up to 4-5 weeks) a miscarriage and pain during a miscarriage can easily be mistaken for heavy menstruation.

Let's not deceive ourselves, it will certainly not be easy to cope with moral pain, it will take time, care and support of loved ones, attention, patience, and most importantly - the desire to move on. Let's talk about pain that is sometimes simpler - about physical pain.

So, according to the medical definition, a miscarriage is a spontaneous pathological termination of pregnancy. According to statistics, 15%-20% of clinically established cases of pregnancy end in spontaneous abortion (or miscarriage). Considering the rather large share of cases of such misfortune, doctors have long begun to study this problem in order to prevent spontaneous abortions and reduce the number of risks if such a pathological case does occur.

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Symptoms of Miscarriage

So, let's figure out what signs can still be used to suspect a miscarriage. First of all, you must have an established pregnancy, because we can only talk about a miscarriage if there is an embryo in the uterus. The main sign of a possible miscarriage is bleeding (both heavy and very light). Often, a miscarriage begins with a scanty hemorrhage, accompanied by gradually increasing pulling pains in the lower abdomen (like during menstruation). The color of the blood released can range from scarlet to brown. As you can see, if you have such uterine bleeding (and you are absolutely sure that this is not menstruation), you should immediately contact a gynecologist, because any uterine bleeding other than menstrual is abnormal!

Often the fetus dies in the uterus long before the hemorrhage, so it is excreted from the woman's body in parts (hence the shapeless blood clots). In addition, whitish particles are often found in the discharge. When the fetus exits the uterus as a whole, it looks like a gray bubble. In both cases, hemorrhage often occurs after a couple of days and is accompanied by nagging pain in the lower abdomen.

It is very important for a woman's uterus to be completely cleansed after a miscarriage, otherwise sepsis (inflammation) may develop, which without proper treatment may even lead to death. Therefore, even after the bleeding has stopped, you should visit a gynecologist. The doctor will examine the uterine cavity and make a conclusion: whether additional curettage of the cavity and antibiotic therapy are necessary or not. The next menstruation, as a rule, comes with some delay (in a month and a half).

Characteristic pains during miscarriage

Here are the main locations of pain during miscarriage for initial self-diagnosis:

• Minor/severe back pain (worse than menstrual pain);
• Minor weight loss;
• White-pink vaginal discharge;
• Painful contractions of the uterus (every 5-15 minutes);
• Bleeding (brown or bright red), accompanied by colic;
• The release of blood clots and connective tissue from the vagina;
• Relief of pregnancy symptoms.

Today there is no panacea for miscarriage, but self-diagnosis, attention to alarming symptoms and constant pregnancy management by a gynecologist will help to foresee miscarriage and minimize possible consequences.

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Diagnosis and treatment after miscarriage

Today's medicine offers a whole range of tests aimed at determining the cause of spontaneous abortion. It is necessary to undergo an ultrasound examination aimed at detecting anomalies of the uterine wall. Before conducting the above tests and diagnostics, if necessary, curettage of the uterine walls is performed.

These may be:

• Hormonal tests.
• Tests for infections (TORCH complex).
• Habitual miscarriages: get tested for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and lupus anticoagulant (LA).

To identify the causes and to eliminate pain during a miscarriage, doctors prescribe a course of therapy. Antibiotics are prescribed without fail, since spontaneous abortion and the subsequent cleaning of the uterine cavity entail a variety of infections in the woman's body.

Physical recovery after a miscarriage often takes from a few hours to a few days (full recovery takes 4-6 weeks). Treatment is selected based on the cause of the spontaneous abortion.

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Non-invasive treatment after miscarriage

If a miscarriage is diagnosed, its removal from the woman's uterus must be induced by taking certain medications (prescribed by a doctor). Either tablets or vaginal suppositories (candles) are prescribed. The duration of action is from one day to a couple of days. Often, it is necessary to take more than one dose of the drug. In most cases, its effect occurs immediately and the miscarriage occurs in the near future (from a couple of days to a week).

Surgical treatment

Sometimes invasive treatment is necessary. One type of treatment for miscarriage is vacuum aspiration and curettage. The procedure involves opening the cervix with a special device and sucking out the fetal tissue. Complications should not be expected if the doctor is experienced and competent. Antibiotics are always prescribed after the procedure.

Physiotherapy

As a physiotherapeutic treatment for pain after a miscarriage, electrophoresis with zinc on the lower abdomen is used (in the absence of bleeding).

Treatment of pain after miscarriage at home

Vitamins

Every woman who has faced the problem of pain after a miscarriage should clearly understand that self-medication at home is the final stage of miscarriage treatment, and in no way can be the main one. During the recovery period and to relieve pain after a miscarriage, B vitamins are recommended (Folic acid, Nicotinic acid, Thiamine, Biotin - instructions for use in the insert), calcium gluconate (3 g orally before meals), tazalok (a non-hormonal drug that normalizes the menstrual cycle; drops, the dosage depends on your weight, information in the insert). The first six months after a miscarriage, doctors recommend using oral contraceptives, which simultaneously act as hormone therapy (selected individually by a doctor).

Grandma's Recipes for Relieving Pain After a Miscarriage

1. You will need:

• 60 g of green stalks of sowing rye,
• 50 g dried calendula flowers,
• 40 g of angelica officinalis,
• 60 g of nettle,
• 120 grams of Potentilla erecta.

All herbs must be thoroughly crushed in a mortar, then pour a liter of boiling water, cover and set aside for 4-5 hours. To take the decoction, strain through a fine mesh. Take one glass for each meal (take before meals). During treatment, it is necessary to adhere to bed rest and avoid physical activity. 2.

2. To prepare you will need:

• 20 g licorice root,
• 40 g of elecampane root,
• 60 g black currants (berries),
• 25 g of cinquefoil root,
• 60 g of common nettle.

All herbs should be poured with a liter of boiling water, boiled again, and then simmered for another 15 minutes on low heat. It is important to cool the infusion sharply (immediately place it in the refrigerator), and then strain through a fine sieve. Take half a glass 3 times a day before meals.

3. If the pain after a miscarriage does not go away and there is even bloody discharge, this infusion will help you.

To prepare it you will need:

• 200 g dried calendula flowers (marigolds).

Crushed marigolds should be poured with a liter of boiling water and put on the fire. Boil the infusion until the water evaporates by half. After this, you need to leave the infusion for an hour and a half to brew. After preparation, take the remedy orally half a glass 5-6 times a day (recommended half an hour before meals).

All therapy after a miscarriage is aimed at restoring the uterine cavity and forming a normal psychological state of the woman. Very often, having experienced pain after a miscarriage, women do not dare to get pregnant again and in every possible way delay this joyful event.

But, dear ladies, remember, a miscarriage is not a death sentence. First of all, you need to understand its cause, treat possible consequences, survive the bitter experience of pain after a miscarriage and with new strength - into a new pregnancy, which will certainly be healthy and will bring you the long-awaited happiness of motherhood!