Post Date July, 18 2023
Women's reproductive organs may experience varying degrees of damage after childbirth, and it takes at least 42 days to recover. It's not just that lochia is gone. Postpartum sexual intercourse should not be done too early to avoid infection or gynecological diseases. So, what are the hazards of having premature sexual intercourse after childbirth?
1. Affected wound healing
After giving birth to a child, the vaginal lining mucosa is very weak. If there are vaginal and perineal lacerations and cervical tears during childbirth, there will be pain, bleeding, and damage to sexual organs during sexual activity, which prolongs the time for wound healing. Bleeding inside the vagina indicates that the endometrial wound has not yet fully healed. If you have sex too early, it can allow pathogenic bacteria to enter and cause infection, and even lead to postpartum hemorrhage. Direct sexual activity before the wound is completely repaired can cause pain and even lead to the wound opening.
2. Easy to induce multiple diseases
After giving birth, the cervix is in a state of congestion and edema, and the cervical wall is very weak and the cervical canal becomes wider. Generally, the cervix can only be closed after about 10 days postpartum. It takes at least 8 weeks for the endometrium attached to the placenta to fully heal. When giving birth, it consumes more physical energy, and women's physical weakness and resistance decrease. If they have sex too early, it can affect the healing of endometrial wounds, and lochia cannot be completely discharged, increasing the risk of developing salpingitis, vaginitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.
3. Affects the quality of sexual life
After giving birth, estrogen levels are low, coupled with reduced vaginal wrinkles, delayed sexual arousal, dryness, and lack of elasticity. Early sexual activity not only causes damage to the vagina, but also induces massive bleeding. After 6 weeks of giving birth, if you still feel swelling and hardness in the perineum, you may want to use warm water to rinse and massage, as it can soften the wound scars.
Precautions for postpartum cohabitation
1. Pay attention to local hygiene and gentle movements
After giving birth, the disease resistance is significantly weakened and the wound has not yet fully healed. Before sexual activity, it is necessary to maintain local hygiene and rinse private areas with water to prevent infection. In addition, if the body does not fully recover after childbirth and there is trauma to the reproductive organs, it is necessary to pay attention to the gentleness of the movements during sexual activity, extend the foreplay appropriately, and eliminate psychological barriers in women. If the action is too intense, it may cause vaginal laceration and bleeding.
2. Take contraceptive measures after childbirth
After giving birth, it is necessary to take contraceptive measures, as a second pregnancy can cause serious damage to the body. In addition, it is important to pay attention to the area where the wound bleeds. Early sexual activity may cause the wound to crack, bleed, or even become inflamed. Before sexual activity, check if the wound is healing.
The above are the hazards of premature sexual intercourse after childbirth. Low levels of estrogen in postpartum women's bodies can reduce vaginal secretions. If there is obvious pain or discomfort during sexual activity, it is advisable to choose lubricants to replace vaginal secretions.
