Patient's question:
I'm almost done with my postpartum period, and I'm recovering well. I have some physical needs. May I practice self-pleasure?Doctor's answer:
Hello, regarding the situation you mentioned, it's best to avoid masturbation. During the postpartum period, it's crucial to rest in bed as much as possible. Masturbation can easily lead to gynecological inflammation, frequent masturbation can also cause urinary tract infections and poor mental state, and it may also affect your libido in the future. It's recommended to stop masturbating and instead focus on distracting yourself. If you're experiencing bleeding from the lower body, it could be that your lochia hasn't completely stopped, or it might be due to excessive force causing vaginal bleeding. If the bleeding is light and stops within a day or two, medication may not be necessary. However, if the bleeding doesn't stop, you should visit the gynecology department of a hospital for examination.