How many days after an abortion can I wash my hair?

After having an abortion, women must pay attention to recuperation, maintain adequate rest, prevent catching a cold, maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude, etc., so as to avoid some sequelae. After the abortion operation, it usually takes one to two weeks before washing your hair, which is mainly to avoid catching a cold. After the operation, you should pay attention to diet adjustment and gradually improve your body's disease resistance.

1. How long does it take to wash your hair after an abortion?

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 to avoid stimulation from cold water and wind, prevent colds, do not take a bath in a tub, and 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.

2. Precautions after abortion

1. Avoid fatigue:

After an abortion, you should generally rest in the hospital's observation room for two hours. The doctor must observe your blood pressure, pulse, vaginal bleeding, etc. When these are normal, you can go home. After returning home, you should rest in bed for 3 to 5 days. If your body temperature is normal, there is little bloody secretions from the vagina, and you have no abdominal pain or other discomfort, you can get up and move around. After the operation, you should rest for half a month as required and avoid physical labor and physical exercise during this period.

2. Eat healthy:

Pay attention to nutritional balance, ensure protein intake, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less raw, cold, and hard food.

3. Personal hygiene:

After an abortion, the body's resistance decreases, so more attention should be paid to personal hygiene. Because of the wounds left on the endometrium, vaginal secretions increase, making it a breeding ground for bacterial infection and reproduction. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the cleanliness of the vulva.