What are the hazards of having sex after abortion and how to alleviate them

Many young people do not pay attention to their physical health and have sex after an abortion. This is a very immature behavior. You should know that the body is very weak after an abortion. What we should do is not to do whatever we want, but to actively take care of our body. So why can't we have sex after an abortion? Let's find out together below.

Sexual intercourse is prohibited for one month after an abortion. Having sex too early after an abortion can easily lead to postoperative infection or bleeding. If contraceptive measures are not taken or contraception fails, it may also lead to pregnancy again.

It is best to avoid having sex before menstruation after an abortion! Because the cervix is ​​in a relaxed state during an abortion, the effect of preventing bacteria from entering the uterine cavity is weakened. During intercourse, bacteria hidden in the male genitals and bacteria in the female vulva, vagina, and cervix can take the opportunity to ascend and infect the uterine cavity; at the same time, the blood sinuses are open after the embryonic tissue is peeled off, making them easy to be infected by bacteria. If you have symptoms of infection after an abortion, such as abnormal vaginal discharge, odor, or large amount, seek medical attention immediately.

In addition, the cervix has not completely closed after abortion, and the endometrium also has a process of repair. During this period of time, post-abortion care should be done well.

Post-abortion maintenance generally includes the following five points, so those who have undergone abortion should do so:

1. Pay attention to rest and strengthen nutrition. It is best to rest in bed for two weeks after a painless abortion. Do not engage in physical labor too early and strictly prevent excessive fatigue, cold and dampness. The body is generally weak after a painless abortion. You should eat more nutritious supplements and protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, beans, etc. to speed up the body's recovery.

2. Pay attention to the bleeding after painless abortion. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than one week after abortion, or is even accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, fever, turbid and smelly leucorrhea, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

3. Don’t rush to get pregnant again. Generally, it takes 4-5 months for the endometrium to fully recover after an abortion. During this period, it is strictly forbidden to get pregnant again. If the endometrium has not returned to normal, having an abortion again or getting pregnant with a child will have an adverse effect on future pregnancy or childbirth.

4. Keep the vulva clean and avoid having sex too soon after an abortion. After painless abortion, the cervix has not completely closed and the endometrium also has a repair process. During the period of postoperative maintenance, special attention should be paid to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic. The sanitary napkins and underwear used should be washed and changed frequently. Do not take a sitz bath within half a month to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. If you have sex too soon after an abortion, it can easily cause acute endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and may also lead to secondary infertility. Sexual intercourse must be prohibited to avoid causing greater harm.

5. Keep a happy mood and recover better. Many female friends will feel depressed for a period of time after having an abortion, or worry about having another miscarriage, or worry that it will affect their future fertility. These worries are unnecessary. A happy mood will speed up the body's recovery after miscarriage and is beneficial to health.

We have seen so much, and I believe you already know that it is inappropriate to have sexual intercourse after an abortion. The above also introduces some methods of regulating the body after abortion. I hope it will be helpful to you. Also, your body is your own. We must always pay attention to our physical health and try to reduce abortions. A mature person knows how to cherish his or her body.