Can I wash my hair and take a shower after having an abortion?

For urban women, everyone cares a lot about their appearance. If they often don’t wash their hair or take a bath, they will feel uncomfortable. So, if it is after an abortion, how long will it take before taking a bath and washing their hair? In fact, this is a very critical issue. Most women should pay attention to it to ensure that there are not many sequelae after the operation.

Women generally like to be clean, and often feel uncomfortable if they don't wash their hair or take a shower for a day or two. Abortion refers to the use of artificial methods to terminate pregnancy. After the operation, the doctor will usually explain the relevant matters after the operation to the woman, but many female friends do not pay attention to these. Pay attention to personal hygiene after the abortion. You cannot wash your hair right after the operation, as this will lead to many sequelae.

1. Generally, you can wash your hair two weeks after an abortion. It is best for women to use warm water. Be sure to blow dry your hair in time after washing it, avoid stimulation from cold water and wind, prevent colds, and do not take a bath in a tub.

2 Try to avoid catching a cold while washing your hair. Some women who love cleanliness are advised to take a good shower and wash their hair before having an abortion, because it is not advisable to come into contact with damp and cold substances within a few days after a painless abortion.

3 The temperature of the shampoo water must not be too low, it is best to keep it at around 37°C. After washing, you should quickly dry it with a hair dryer (hot) air. Generally speaking, hair becomes oilier and more prone to hair loss after abortion, so do not use shampoos that are too irritating.

Why does it take so long to wash your hair after an abortion?

1. Because women’s body resistance is weak after abortion and they are prone to catching colds, which causes double trauma to their bodies. The body needs some time to recover after miscarriage, and you should rest for a while like you would during confinement. Don't catch a cold. It's best to rest for a few days and then consider going to work, traveling, etc. after your body has recovered.

2. After abortion, avoid contact with cold water and wash your hair and take a bath less often. The stimulation of cold water can induce arthritis, leaving behind pain in the joints and muscles in the affected areas. Do not be blown directly by the wind to avoid catching a cold.

Everyone must follow the methods mentioned above and never gamble with your own health. After all, abortion is a very harmful thing to the body. You must also follow the doctor's instructions, pay attention to the precautions after the abortion, and also make your life more refined.