Causes of pain during intercourse after childbirth

Many mothers have a very good relationship with their lovers, and their relationship often becomes even better when they are pregnant with their own child. When we are able to resume our sexual life, we often cannot control ourselves. So some women will feel some pain more or less during intercourse. What is the reason for pain during intercourse after childbirth?

First, it may be related to the time it takes to resume sexual life after childbirth. The episiotomy wound usually takes 7 days to heal and the stitches are removed. At this point, the surface tissue of the perineum has healed, but the deep muscle layer and fascia will take 6-8 weeks to repair. If you resume sexual life too early, it may cause the wound to split and bleed. Women with perineal lacerations should be especially careful, as their wounds are more susceptible to infection and it is best to wait until a doctor has checked and confirmed that the wounds have healed before resuming sexual activity.

Second, it is related to the wife's overall condition. If the wife is weak, malnourished, anemic, or has inflammation in the wound, these will delay the healing time of the wound. Premature sexual intercourse can also easily cause the wound to rupture.

Third, this may be related to the wound suture situation. In addition to the perineum epidermis sutured with silk thread, the inner muscle and subcutaneous fat layer are sutured with catgut. Since there are obvious individual differences in the absorption of catgut by human tissue, as well as issues such as the quality of the catgut and whether the perineum is strictly disinfected, these issues will also affect the absorption of catgut by human tissue and delay wound healing.

Fourth, because the man has to abstain from sex for a long time when his wife is in the late pregnancy and postpartum period, once they resume their sexual life, the movements are often intense, which can easily cause perineal tissue damage, bleeding, and rupture.

Therefore, after delivery, you must wait until the perineal wound is completely healed before resuming sexual life. During the first sexual intercourse, the husband should be gentle. Once vaginal bleeding is found after resuming sexual intercourse or after sexual intercourse, he should see a doctor immediately to avoid delaying treatment.

The above are the reasons for pain during intercourse after childbirth. Couples should be careful when having sex after childbirth. Men should not be too aggressive, as this may hurt their lovers and cause unnecessary sympathy. Women should also pay more attention to their bodies. Pay attention to ways and methods to solve the pain during intercourse after childbirth.