How Long One Has To Abstain From Sex Post C-section?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016

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Question : On
20 may 2016 I had a c section n tubectomy
After how many days can I do sex

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
avoid till 6 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
After a c-section , sex should be avoided till at least 6 weeks till uterine and skin scar are strengthened and also lochia discharge has stopped and pelvic muscles have regained their tone adequately.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar