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

If you don't want a child after becoming pregnant, you should go to the hospital for induced abortion in time. The earlier you do it, the less harm it will do to your body. Many women wait until they are more than four months pregnant to have induced abortion. Not only is it extremely difficult to do so, the risks are also very high and may even be life-threatening. It is not just as simple as losing the chance to become a mother. So, can I take a bath and wash my hair after induced abortion?

Generally, you can take a bath 3 days after induced abortion, but it is recommended to wait 1 week before taking a bath, which is more beneficial for your body's recovery. You can start with sponge baths, keep warm and avoid colds. You can take a shower one week after the operation, but you cannot take a sitz bath to prevent sewage from entering the birth canal and causing infection. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva after the operation. It is best to wash it 1-2 times a day with warm water. Sexual intercourse is prohibited within 1 month. If you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, abnormal leucorrhea, etc., you should seek medical attention in time.

Precautions for washing your hair and taking a bath after induced abortion

It is better to take a shower after induced abortion, and follow the principle of "preventing cold in winter, preventing heat in summer, and preventing wind in spring and autumn". The room temperature should not be too low, and the water temperature should be controlled at around 40℃. It can be slightly lower in summer. The time should be best controlled within 15 minutes, and profuse sweating should not be allowed. Excessive sweating will damage yin and consume qi, which can easily lead to dizziness, vertigo, chest tightness, etc. After taking a bath, you should dry your body and hair in time and put on warm clothes before leaving the bathroom; when washing your hair after induced abortion, pay attention to controlling the time and water temperature. Wash your hair with 40°C hot water, and it is best to finish within 10 minutes to avoid evaporation of moisture from the scalp causing heat to evaporate and cause cold, which can lead to headaches in the future. After washing your hair, dry it quickly and blow dry it with hot air from a hair dryer. If there is a heater, it is recommended to blow dry your hair under the heater to avoid catching a cold.

Now you know how long you can take a shower and wash your hair after induced abortion. But don't wash your hair too early, as this will leave you with symptoms, such as migraines. The care after induced abortion should be the same as that after confinement, but you can't be careless. You should read the precautions written by the editor more, but don't make any mistakes.