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

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Question: On
20 may 2016 I had a c section n tubectomy
After how many days can I do sex
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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
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How Long One Has To Abstain From Sex Post C-section?

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