just had sex last night and i'm 3 weeks 4 days pp and feel worried that i might have messed up my insides in there since they say to give it 6 weeks to heal total. Didn't hurt too bad but did feel a lil different in there. Advice?
I doubt you would have messed up your insides. But I do hope you used protection! If you were ready to have sex then likely hood is so was your body. If your concerned have a word with your HV or DR about it.
ETA to say- they recommend 6wks because during the healing phase the lining of the uterus, especially the site where the placenta was attached, is susceptible to infection. Intercourse, douching, tampons, and anything placed in the vagina may introduce bacteria, and can cause an infection.
The concern with waiting isn't as much about messing something up (although if you have stiches or were rough that might happen), it's that your cervix needs time to fully close and heal to prevent infection. Hopefully everything will be ok though. And my doctor said that it can take quite a while for things to feel back to "normal" down there during sex.
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If you were ready to have sex then likely hood is so was your body.
If your concerned have a word with your HV or DR about it.
ETA to say- they recommend 6wks because during the healing phase the lining of the uterus, especially the site where the placenta was attached, is susceptible to infection. Intercourse, douching, tampons, and anything placed in the vagina may introduce bacteria, and can cause an infection.