Patient's question:
I want to ask how long after childbirth can one resume sexual intercourse?Doctor's answer:
One, pay attention to rest and enhance nutrition. After an induced abortion, you should rest in bed for 2 to 3 days, then gradually increase your activity time. Within half a month after the procedure, avoid heavy physical labor and contact with cold water. The uterus needs about a month to recover after an induced abortion. Therefore, it is important to increase nutrition, consume sufficient protein to enhance the body's resistance to diseases, and promote the early repair of injured organs. After an induced abortion, eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, and soy products, as well as fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to speed up recovery.Two, maintain external genital hygiene and avoid sexual intercourse. After an induced abortion, the cervix has not yet closed, and the endometrium also needs time to heal. During this period, pay special attention to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the external genital area. Avoid taking baths for the first half a month after the procedure to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina, which could lead to bacterial infection. Avoid sexual intercourse for the first month after an induced abortion.
Three, observe bleeding conditions and prevent the condition from worsening. If vaginal bleeding persists for more than one week after an induced abortion, accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, cloudy and foul-smelling discharge, seek medical attention promptly. If there are no discomforts, follow medical advice to return for a follow-up examination two weeks or one month after the menstrual cycle resumes. This includes a vaginal ultrasound, gynecological examination, and routine examination of secretions to assess postoperative recovery.
Four, practice contraception to avoid pregnancy again. After an induced abortion, ovarian and uterine functions gradually return to normal, and the ovaries resume regular ovulation. If contraception is not consistently practiced, pregnancy may occur again soon after the procedure. Some women become pregnant in the same month they have an induced abortion, which has a greater impact on their health. Therefore, choose a reliable method of contraception. Induced abortion should only be used as an emergency measure when contraception fails and should not be considered a method of birth control to ensure women's physical and mental health. If pregnancy occurs again, consider the least damaging procedure, such as hysteroscopic embryo removal.