Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids six months ago. Later, I had surgery for uterine fibroids half a month ago. How long after an open surgery for uterine fibroids can I take a bath? I would be grateful if the doctor could clarify this for me. When I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up after 7 days, the doctor said I had recovered very well. Since the weather is too hot now, I want to take a bath.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, if severe, require a decision on surgical treatment methods. However, open surgery involves relatively larger wounds and psychological trauma, so bathing is not allowed until the wound has fully healed. Postoperative wounds typically begin to scar around 7 to 10 days. If there is a need for suture removal, it is recommended to wait three days after the removal before bathing to prevent the bathwater from causing inflammation or infection of the wound.