What are the hazards of having sex after abortion? Five aspects of nursing care should be done after abortion

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 sexual intercourse after abortion before menstruation! Because the cervix is ​​in a relaxed state during abortion, the effect of preventing bacteria from entering the uterine cavity is weakened. During sexual 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, which is easy to be infected by bacteria. If there are symptoms of infection after abortion, such as abnormal leucorrhea, odor, and large amount, please seek medical attention in time.

In addition, the cervix has not completely closed after abortion, and the endometrium also has a process of repair. During this period, post-abortion maintenance work 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 painless abortion. Do not participate in physical labor too early to prevent excessive fatigue, cold and dampness. The body is generally weak after painless abortion. Eat more nutritious supplements, fish, meat, eggs, beans and other protein-rich foods to speed up the body's recovery.

2. Pay attention to the bleeding after painless abortion. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than a week after abortion, or is accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, leucorrhea that is turbid and has a foul odor, etc., you should go to the hospital for a follow-up 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 early after abortion. The cervix has not completely closed after painless abortion, and the endometrium also has a process of repair. 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 sit in a bath within half a month to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina and causing infection. If you have sex too early after abortion, it is easy to cause acute endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease, and it can also cause secondary infertility. Sexual intercourse must be prohibited to avoid causing greater harm.

5. Stay happy and recover better. Many female friends will feel depressed after abortion, or worry about another miscarriage, or worry about affecting future fertility. These worries are unnecessary. A happy mood will accelerate the recovery of the body after abortion and is beneficial to health.

After reading so much, I believe you already know that it is inappropriate to have sex after an abortion. The above also introduces some methods to adjust the body after an abortion, I hope it will be helpful to you. In addition, the 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 body.