Post Date May, 16 2023
During the first three months of pregnancy, the stimulation of sexual activity can cause uterine contractions, leading to abdominal pain and bleeding in women. Even miscarriage. During the last three months of pregnancy, sexual activity should also be avoided.
There should be no sexual activity during the postpartum period.
The changes that occur in a woman's entire body and reproductive organs after pregnancy gradually recover after childbirth, which takes approximately 6-7 weeks. It is called the puerperium or postpartum period. At this time, the maternal body's resistance is poor, and in addition, the placenta in the postpartum uterus peels off and leaves wounds, making it more likely to get sick. Therefore, during the postpartum period, attention should be paid to rest and sexual activity should not be allowed to avoid causing inflammation of the birth canal or hindering the healing of perineal and vaginal wounds. If the duration of postpartum vaginal bleeding secretion is prolonged, the abstinence time will be correspondingly prolonged.
During lactation, it is advisable to moderate sexual activity.
Although this period is not a restricted area for sexual intercourse, due to the low demands of lactating women and their main focus on taking care of their children day and night, fatigue and decreased libido require moderation in sexual activity. The female reproductive organs are temporarily atrophied due to breastfeeding. The vaginal wall is relatively fragile, and sexual intercourse may cause tissue rupture, leading to bleeding and infection. Therefore, the man should avoid rough movements and moderate sexual activity.
Avoid sexual intercourse after birth control surgery.
Perform intrauterine device insertion and removal, artificial abortion, induction of labor in the first month, vasectomy, cesarean section, and sterilization. Do not have sexual intercourse for one month to prevent bacteria from entering the uterine cavity, causing uterine inflammation, local infection after vasectomy, and hematoma. After miscarriage, the intrauterine femur does not fully return to normal, and there is a wound in the uterine cavity. At this time, sexual activity can cause inflammation of the endometrium, forming endometritis, adnexitis, etc., which can also affect future fertility. If there is incomplete uterine involution or residual placenta after childbirth, resulting in incomplete postpartum lochia, the duration of sexual activity should be appropriately postponed according to the condition
