Patient's question:
I had intercourse 40 days after giving birth, and the next day, I started bleeding vaginally. How should I handle this? Do I need to take medication? What kind of medication should I take?Doctor's answer:
Hello, having sexual intercourse during the postpartum period can introduce bacteria from the male reproductive organ and the perineum of the into the vagina, causing inflammation of the uterus or nearby tissues. In some cases, it may also lead to peritonitis or sepsis, severely affecting the's health and even endangering her life.Recommendation: It is generally recommended not to have sexual intercourse within 40 days after a normal delivery and within 2 months after a cesarean section. Otherwise, it is easy to develop gynecological infections and uterine prolapse. Wishing you good health.