How long after uterine fibroid surgery can I have sex?

Although uterine fibroid surgery does not affect pregnancy, patients should still be aware that they cannot become pregnant immediately after surgery because of the scar left on the uterus from removing the uterine fibroid. Some uterine fibroids are large and deep, and after removal it is like a caesarean section, and the uterus needs a certain repair process. After uterine fibroid surgery, it takes some time for the body to recover, so you should not have sex temporarily to avoid reinfection. So how long will it take before you can have sex after uterine fibroid surgery?

How long can I have sex after uterine fibroid surgery

After uterine fibroid surgery, it takes some time for the body to recover, so you should not have sex temporarily to avoid reinfection. So how long will it take before you can have sex after uterine fibroid surgery? Generally, you can have sex about one month after the operation, and you can get pregnant after three months. However, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for a follow-up visit to see the recovery status, and then follow the advice of the attending physician. If the patient's body recovers slowly and has sexual intercourse too early, it is easy to cause bacterial infection and recurrence.

Common problems after uterine fibroid surgery

1. If you choose to have a total extirpation, there will generally be no bleeding after the operation. However, if the cervical margin is high, there may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding at the time of menarche every month. The amount depends on the height of the cervical margin. If the margin is high and there is little endometrial remnant, the vaginal bleeding will be relatively more, otherwise, there will be less vaginal bleeding.

2. If you have undergone total hysterectomy, you may have a small amount of yellow or pink discharge for 10 to 15 days, which can be observed for a few days and will disappear naturally. If purulent discharge occurs, it may be an infection in the wound stump in the vagina or vaginitis. You should see a doctor, find out the cause, and deal with it properly.

3. Avoid excessive fatigue, and pay special attention to rest during menstruation. Keep private parts clean and dry, and underwear should be loose. If there is too much vaginal secretion, you should remember to clean the vulva anytime and anywhere. Couples should abstain from sexual intercourse for one month to avoid bacterial infection.

4. If the menstrual blood volume is too heavy, eat more foods containing iron to prevent iron deficiency anemia. You cannot take additional estrogen, and you should pay special attention to it after menopause to prevent the growth of uterine fibroids. For those who need to save their fertility but cannot undergo surgical treatment, myomectomy can be used.

5. Pay attention to cleaning. After hospitalization, the abdominal wound needs to be kept dry, and a shower can be resumed after one week (no sitting bath), because the sutures have just been removed during hospitalization and the wound has not yet healed completely, not to mention that the scab on the wound has not fallen off, so it is not suitable for a shower. Of course, the skin all over the body still needs to be kept clean by taking a bath, and the perineum should be washed every night or after defecation.

6. Pay attention to balanced nutrition, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less irritating food. After uterine fibroid surgery, the onset of uterine fibroids caused by insufficient intake of nutrients and malfunction of nutrition should be avoided. To avoid long-term and excessive stimulation of estrogen, use hormone drugs rationally and eat more nutritious and healthy foods. Eat more foods containing protein, vitamins and iron, such as fish head soup, red grapes, cherries, vegetables and fruits, etc.

Because uterine fibroids are more and more likely to occur in middle-aged women in their thirties and forties, especially those who are childless, have an unbalanced marital life, and have personality depression. Studies have shown that excessive growth hormone metabolism is the most common cause of uterine fibroids, so we should take preventive measures in our daily lives.