How long does it take to get menstruation after caesarean section and what should you pay attention to

For those who are pregnant and planning to have a baby, they will definitely want to know more about the issues related to caesarean section. Because most births now are through caesarean section, and normal for women is menstruation, many pregnant women and their families would like to know how long it will take for menstruation to come after a caesarean section and what they need to pay attention to.

Generally speaking, most women who have had a caesarean section will resume their menstruation in about 10 weeks. It varies greatly according to individual differences. Women who do not have breast milk or do not breastfeed their babies generally resume menstruation earlier. Breastfeeding mothers generally recover later. Clinically, the earliest menstruation is resumed is about 6 weeks, and some women who breastfeed may not even have their menstruation resume during the entire lactation period. It must be pointed out that even if a woman does not resume her menstruation after childbirth, it is possible that she has resumed ovulation, so it is very important to do a good job of contraception after childbirth.

Postpartum menstrual recovery time:

From a medical point of view, based on the tissue morphology of the endometrium, the ovaries may be able to ovulate as early as 33-42 days after delivery. In addition, the presence of a corpus luteum after ovulation can also be observed 6 weeks after delivery. Therefore, if the mother is not breastfeeding, menstruation usually comes within 6-8 weeks after delivery. Research data show that 40% of non-breastfeeding mothers resume ovulation 6 weeks after delivery; by 8-12 weeks after delivery, only about 35% of mothers have not resumed ovulation and menstruation. About 25% of breastfeeding mothers will resume ovulation and menstruation 12 weeks after delivery, and most breastfeeding mothers usually take until 18 weeks to fully resume ovulation function. However, it is sometimes difficult to clinically determine the exact time of the first menstrual period after delivery, and a small number of women will begin to have intermittent bleeding of small to moderate amounts immediately after delivery.

Experts suggest: Be careful not to overwork yourself, do not eat raw or cold food, keep a good mood, and pay attention to hygiene.

Precautions during menstruation after cesarean section:

[Pay attention to keeping warm during menstruation]: That is, use air conditioning less. Even if the air conditioner is on, you should still wear more clothes in the air-conditioned room.

[Try not to wash your hair during your menstrual period]: Be sure to blow dry your hair immediately after washing it. During menstruation, you can wash your hair at noon.

[Avoid drinking cold drinks]: This is very basic common sense. Never violate it and don't joke about your own beauty. Drinking ice water will prevent the dirty blood from being discharged smoothly, and it will definitely be harmful to the body if it stays in the body.

Try the following drinks to make your menstrual period more comfortable: longan and red date tea, health tea, Zhenwei ginseng, brown sugar ginger water, astragalus and wolfberry tea, and rose tea (especially for menstrual cramps, you can drink rose tea).

[Eat some sweets]: Eat chocolate and cake during menstruation, because eating some sweets during menstruation can help metabolize dirty blood.

[Reject Fatigue]: Adequate rest is important. Excessive fatigue can lead to prolonged menstrual period or excessive blood loss.

[Avoid bathing in a tub]: Because the cervix is ​​more open during menstruation and is also more susceptible to contamination, it is best to take a shower.

[Don't be too emotional]: It is said that girls will naturally be in a bad mood during their menstrual period, but don't indulge yourself in losing your temper, because losing your temper will disrupt your menstrual period and hurt your liver.

I believe that the above answers to the two questions of how long it takes to get menstruation after a caesarean section and what you need to pay attention to will help those who have questions to a certain extent. At the same time, cesarean section still has some harm to the pregnant woman's body, which requires the pregnant woman to pay more attention to regulating her body after giving birth. It is more important to ensure good health.