Patient's question:
When can I have sex after giving birth?Doctor's answer:
Medical research shows that for women who give birth naturally, the uterus needs approximately 6 weeks to recover to its normal size. During pregnancy, a woman's uterus gradually expands as the fetus grows inside her, becoming significantly larger by the time of delivery. Therefore, the recovery process is longer, lasting about 42 days. Meanwhile, the uterine lining of the (woman) takes even longer to recover, requiring about 8 weeks. It can fully recover only after the ovarian function returns to normal, which is usually after the menstrual period resumes.