After abortion, back pain, belly is at risk of placenta left?

Question
Doctor, I am 5 weeks pregnant and just had an abortion 4 days. Right now I'm having a lot of back pain and pain in my lower abdomen. Doctor let me ask, after abortion, back pain, abdomen is at risk of retained placenta? Thank you doctor.
Nong Thi Thanh Xoan (2000)
Reply
Hello! It is not clear whether you have just had an abortion by medical methods (medication) or abortion and did you take antibiotics after the abortion?
Normally, after an abortion, the amount of bleeding will and gradually decrease in about 7-10 days. Therefore, there will be uterine contractions to expel blood during this time. It is this phenomenon that will cause you to have stomach pain. Usually, the doctor will make an appointment for a follow-up visit after 1 week.
So to know more about the status of the risk of retained placenta when having an abortion, you should go back to the hospital, clinic to check. You can also register for an examination at a hospital of Vinmec Health System to be consulted by qualified doctors.
Looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you for trusting and sharing the question "After an abortion, is there a risk of having a placenta left after an abortion?" to Vinmec. Wishing you good health always.
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Truong Nghia Binh - Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital