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Question
Hello doctor,
4 weeks after giving birth, I had a preterm period. It has been more than 6 weeks now, my wife and I have had sex for the 3rd time, and we have red blood as much as our period but no pain at all. Normally, during my period, I often have back and stomach pain, but now I bleed a lot and don't understand why. So the doctor asked me if there was a lot of bleeding after having sex after giving birth? I'm not breastfeeding, doctor. Please advise, thank you.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Specialist II Phung Thi Ly - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to have a lot of bleeding after having sex? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Women can have their period again after 6 weeks of childbirth because then their body has returned to the state it was before pregnancy. Hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, and human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) also returned to normal levels. However, the time it takes for a woman to start menstruating again after giving birth depends heavily on factors such as breastfeeding, hormone levels, and lifestyle. If you stop breastfeeding, your period may return to its pre-pregnancy pattern. So you should keep an eye on how your period is after your period.
Irregular menstruation in mothers after giving birth and breastfeeding is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if they are accompanied by the following abnormal signs, you should see a doctor immediately:
Menstrual duration lasts from 8-14 days, heavy bleeding, blood clots , has a dark color. This may be a warning sign that the mother has damage to the endometrial wall, inflammation of the reproductive organs. Vaginal bleeding is erratic between periods, with an unpleasant odor. These can be some of the symptoms of dangerous gynecological diseases. The intimate area is uncomfortable and especially painful during sex. After giving birth for 2 years, if the mother still has this condition, it is best to go to a medical facility for timely examination and treatment because this is a sign of disease in the female body. If you do not experience the above symptoms, you can rest assured, there is no need to worry. Because it's just the hormonal changes in your body after giving birth and breastfeeding.
If you still have questions about the postpartum relationship with a lot of bleeding, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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