Can I take a shower one week after an abortion?

It is said that abortion is equivalent to a short period of confinement, so after an abortion, you should also pay attention to a good rest, and also pay attention to eating more nutritious foods such as protein, so that the body can recover as soon as possible. After an abortion, people will sweat a lot due to physical weakness. Sweating a lot will not only make you feel uncomfortable, but also leave a sour smell. Therefore, some people like to take a shower after an abortion. So, can you take a shower after an abortion? What should you pay attention to?

Gynecologists say that generally you can take a bath three days after the operation, but it must be a shower. For a period of time after an abortion, the trauma on the endometrium has not yet recovered, the cervical opening has relaxed, the original mucus plug in the cervix (which prevents bacteria from entering the uterine cavity) has been removed, and a new mucus plug has not yet formed. If you do not pay attention to the hygiene of the vulva at this time, bacteria in the vagina can easily enter the uterine cavity and cause infection. If it feels dirty, you can wipe it with a towel dipped in alcohol.

Therefore, after an abortion, you should keep the vulva clean and hygienic, wash it with warm water 1-2 times a day, and change menstrual pads and straw paper frequently. Do not take a sitz bath within 2 weeks or before vaginal bleeding has stopped, and do not have sexual intercourse within 1 month. This is because after an abortion, the trauma on the endometrium has not yet recovered, and the cervix is ​​relaxed. If you take a tub bath at this time, bacteria are likely to enter the uterine cavity from the vagina and cause uterine infection. If you have fever, abdominal pain, or vaginal discharge with an unusual odor, it may be caused by infection and you should seek medical attention immediately.

You can only take a shower within one month after the abortion. When bathing, be sure to use warm water, do not take a cold shower, and do not use water to rinse the vagina. Change sanitary napkins and underwear frequently, and refrain from sexual intercourse within one month.

After abortion, you need to pay attention to nutritional matching in your diet and ensure protein intake, such as eggs, milk, fish, poultry, meat, etc. Eat more vegetables and fruits, but eat less raw, cold, and hard food to avoid irritating the intestines and causing indigestion.

It can be seen from this that you cannot take a shower within 24 hours after having an abortion, because there are some traumas in the body, and taking a shower at this time may cause infection. If you want to take a bath, you can do it three days after the abortion. It is best to take a bath one week after the abortion. And you must take a shower. Do not take a tub bath within a month.