Patient's question:
I had a cesarean section and it has been 42 days. I want to ask how many days after a cesarean section can a couple have sex.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, the best time for a complete return to sexual activity is 6 to 8 weeks postpartum. This is because expectant mothers experience significant physiological changes during pregnancy, which typically begin to normalize within 6 weeks after giving birth. For example, the uterus weighs about 100 grams when not pregnant, but it can grow to 1,200 grams by full term. After the baby is born, the uterus also loses about 1,000 grams. It takes about a month for the uterus to return to its normal state, and before then, overly strenuous sexual activity may cause discomfort.