Patient's question:
I had a C-section two and a half months ago. My husband wanted to have sex, and I wasn't very willing but still agreed. To my surprise, after entering, I felt intense pain down there and it was very dry inside. Later, when I went to the bathroom to urinate, it also hurt and I had some bleeding. This morning, there was still blood, and it felt like something had broken down there.What kind of help do I need: How long after a C-section can one have sex?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: After a cesarean section, the mother's body begins to undergo new changes. In addition to the breasts, all other organs start to recover or return to their normal non-pregnant state. This period is called the postpartum period, which generally lasts for about 6 weeks. During this time, the most significant changes occur in the reproductive system, especially the uterus. It gradually shrinks from its large volume capable of accommodating a full-term fetus, placenta, and amniotic fluid to its pear-shaped non-pregnant form. The changes primarily involve the shrinkage of uterine muscle cells and the contraction of muscle fibers, as well as the necrosis and shedding of superficial cells at the placental attachment site, the discharge of lochia, the regeneration of the endometrium, the closure and restoration of the cervix, and the gradual recovery of vaginal wall and pelvic floor muscle tone, as well as the gradual healing of wounds.