How long does it take before I can take a shower after a medical abortion?

Nowadays, people have a more open mind when it comes to sex. Many people who have unexpected pregnancies after sex will directly choose artificial abortion or medical abortion. Especially if they want medical abortion, it is more convenient and cheaper, and it is the first choice for many young women. After the medical abortion, many people don’t know how long it will take before they can take a shower. Let’s find out!

1. Generally speaking, you can consider taking a bath one week after medical abortion. It is recommended to take a shower in the rain, not a tub bath. This is because the trauma on the endometrium has not yet recovered, the cervical opening is relaxed, the original mucus plug in the cervix has been removed, and the new mucus plug has not yet formed. A tub bath will allow dirty water to easily enter the uterine cavity and cause infection, which will cause trouble if you develop gynecological diseases. It is best not to touch cold water within a month. It is forbidden to use cold water to wash your hair, bathe, wash your hands, or do laundry.

2. After medical abortion, you should keep the vulva clean and hygienic. Many elders believe that you cannot wash your hair or take a bath within one month after abortion. This is an unscientific concept. You need to pay attention to the cleaning of the vulva after abortion. Wash it with warm water 1-2 times a day, change sanitary napkins frequently, clean up lochia in time, and prohibit sexual intercourse within 1 month to prevent reproductive organ 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.

3. After miscarriage, women are generally weak or mildly anemic. Diet one month after surgery is critical. They should eat more nutritious foods and exercise properly. They can do some light housework two weeks after surgery, but avoid strenuous exercise, otherwise uterine prolapse is likely to occur. Appropriate daily activity can help uterine contraction and physical recovery.

After a miscarriage, a woman's body will be very weak, and she may even suffer from anemia. Therefore, you must pay attention to conditioning during this period. Moreover, the care after miscarriage should be the same as confinement. You must not catch a cold or be exposed to the wind, and do not touch cold water, otherwise it is likely to cause some confinement diseases.