How long after a fracture can you have sex?

Many people have experienced fractures. The treatment methods for fractures vary greatly depending on the condition. Patients with severe fractures need to rest in bed for a month or even longer, while patients with minor fractures only need to rest for 2 weeks. So how long after a fracture can you have sex? This depends on how long after a fracture you can engage in strenuous exercise. The following is a detailed introduction so that patients with fractures can have some understanding.

Generally, you can have sex 4 weeks after the fracture is fixed. However, it should be noted that Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are responsible for bone and marrow production, and the removal of blood stasis, bone regeneration, and repair of fractures first depend on the growth of qi and blood. Try to reduce sexual intercourse during the fracture period, and have sex once a week. Too frequent intercourse will affect the healing of the fracture. After reading your description, your current condition is delayed healing of fractures and slow growth of callus. During the recovery period, you should take professional Chinese herbal medicine for bone-setting, tendon healing, swelling and pain relief, muscle relaxation, blood circulation and stasis removal. This can help promote bone cell growth in fractures, help callus (bone) form quickly, and heal earlier and recover faster. Generally, you can be cured after taking the medicine for 40-60 days.

Fracture Care

First, be careful not to fix it too tight. After fracture reduction and fixation, special attention should be paid to whether the plaster or splint is too tight. If you find blood flow obstruction at the distal end of the fracture site (fingers or toes), that is, severe swelling or purple skin, you should seek medical attention immediately. Always check the skin around the edges of the cast or splint for pressure. If redness or ulceration occurs, consult a doctor.

Second, strengthening functional training is also important. Get out of bed and move around as soon as your body allows. Patients who cannot get out of bed should also do limb exercises in bed to promote blood circulation, which is beneficial for fracture healing and functional recovery.

Third, elevate the affected limb. After a fracture, the affected limb should be elevated (use a pillow to support the fractured limb) to promote blood circulation and prevent excessive swelling.

Fourth, bed care for patients. Patients who have been bedridden for a long time after a fracture should sleep on a wooden bed, which is good for their health. They should also pay attention to turning over regularly and massaging the compressed skin to prevent bedsores.

Fifth, dietary care. Family members should take good care of the patient's diet and daily life, pay attention to strengthening nutrition, and often eat high-protein and high-vitamin foods. Drink bone soup regularly to supplement calcium.