Uterine cleansing (scraping) is a surgical procedure in the uterine cavity with special instruments to remove a portion of the uterine membrane. This operation is prescribed to a woman with uterine bleeding , with polyps in the uterine cavity, suspected tumor, inflammatory processes, after childbirth and in other cases.
The operation of cleaning the uterus
Scraping is performed under anesthesia. With the help of special expanders, a woman is opened the cervix and an acute spoon (curette) cleanses the uterine cavity. Also this procedure is done using vacuum suction. To monitor the progress of the operation, gynecologists use a hysteroscope, which is also administered to a woman in the uterus.
Allocations after curettage
Since this interference in the body, the discharge after cleaning the uterus is inevitable. The uterus after the operation is similar to a bleeding open wound. For a short time after scraping, the uterus contracts, and, accordingly, blood and blood clots are secreted. This is the norm.
After a few hours after cleansing, spotting becomes more mild. During the period of excretions, a woman should avoid physical exertion, do not use swabs, visit a sauna, syringe.
Often women are wondering how much the discharge goes after cleaning. Bloody discharge usually lasts up to 6-7 days. Rapid termination of these can indicate a spasm of the cervix or the accumulation of blood clots in the uterine cavity.
Gradually, the bleeding is over, and the brownish discharge after cleansing disappears for about 10-11 days. In general, bloody, brown, yellow discharge after cleansing without foreign odor, sometimes with the presence of pulling pain in the lower abdomen, is considered normal.
But if a woman doubts the nature of the discharge, then you should visit a doctor for advice.