Patient's question:
Since I got pregnant, I haven't had sexual intercourse with my husband, just worried that the baby would be disturbed. Now that I've been in postpartum for twenty days, the lochia has reduced significantly, and my husband wants to have sexual intercourse with me, but I'm worried about the pain and afraid it will interfere with my body's full recovery. What kind of help I need: How long after childbirth can one have sexual intercourse?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, the postpartum period lasts for 42 days after delivery. During this time, the endometrium gradually heals, and blood flow gradually stops. If there are any abnormalities, it is important to seek follow-up treatment at a specialized hospital promptly. After cesarean section surgery, like natural childbirth, sexual activity should not be resumed until three months postpartum, preferably after having had a menstrual period. If your wife is breastfeeding, with good uterine involution, sexual intercourse is usually not a problem, but contraceptive measures should still be taken. Menstruation typically returns to normal about six weeks postpartum. For breastfeeding mothers, the return of menstruation and menopause is usually delayed, with the time varying from person to person. Most women experience this delay within a year, while some may not have their period until after a year.