What should I do if I had intercourse during the first nine days of postpartum confinement?

Apr 13, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
On the 9th day postpartum during a short confinement period (after miscarriage or abortion), sexual intercourse should be managed according to any symptoms that may arise. If there are no symptoms, careful observation may be sufficient; if symptoms do occur, treatment—such as medication or surgery—should follow medical advice. Having sex on the 9th day after an abortion or miscarriage, when the body has not fully recovered, may cause harm. However, if no obvious symptoms appear after intercourse,

Having intercourse on the ninth day post-miscarriage (the "small坐月子" period) should be managed according to any symptoms that arise. If there are no symptoms, observation may be appropriate; if symptoms are present, treatment with medication or surgery should follow medical advice.

1. No Symptoms

If a woman engages in intercourse on the ninth day after a miscarriage, it may harm her body before it has fully recovered. However, if there are no obvious or any symptoms after intercourse, she may simply be observed without special intervention.

2. Presence of Symptoms

1) Medication

Miscarriage can cause certain damage to a woman's body, such as injury to the uterus or cervix. Intercourse during this time may cause secondary trauma and lead to infection. To prevent worsening infection, medications such as Amoxicillin Capsules or Roxithromycin Capsules may be taken under a doctor’s guidance.

2) Surgery

If intercourse results in uterine injury or rupture, localized bleeding may occur. To prevent severe blood loss and protect health, prompt surgical treatment at a正规 hospital is recommended.

It is advised to avoid getting cold, stay warm, and refrain from intercourse during the post-miscarriage recovery period.


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