Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Could you please tell me how long after giving birth can I resume sexual intercourse?Doctor's answer:
Postpartum coitus is only allowed three months after delivery. Because the duration of lochia postpartum is generally 2 to 4 weeks, after which, although lochia may have ceased, the uterine mucosal wound has not yet fully healed, and physical exhaustion during delivery has not recovered, resulting in weakened immunity. If coitus occurs too early, it may easily lead to infection and conditions such as vaginitis. The emergence of gynecological diseases not only affects the patient's life but may also lead to further gynecological conditions. Therefore, it is best to visit the gynecology department of a hospital for a gynecological examination. After identifying the cause, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Daily life should include drinking more water and maintaining good personal hygiene.