Abortion surgery is not complicated, but women also need to take good care of themselves after the surgery to avoid complications. Cleaning the genital area after surgery is very important. Only by keeping the external genitalia dry and hygienic can bacterial infections be avoided and the body be prevented from recovering. However, how long can the external genitalia be washed after abortion?
On the second day after an abortion, the external genitalia can be washed. After the surgery, the female body becomes weak and the resistance of the vaginal environment decreases. If private hygiene is not taken care of, it can cause a large number of bacteria to grow, leading to the occurrence of gynecological diseases. When women clean their genitals, they can use warm water and take a shower to avoid incomplete cleaning or bacterial infection.
When cleaning the external genitalia, the movements should be gentle, and attention should be paid to the order to avoid repeated cleaning or situations where the cleaning is not thorough. Women should also change sanitary pads frequently. If they are used for a long time, it can also cause external genital odor. Underwear should also be washed and changed frequently. After cleaning, it can be dried in the sun to have a sterilizing effect.
Women should pay more attention to postoperative vaginal bleeding, which generally does not last for more than half a month. If the bleeding persists, they should be alert that it is caused by infection. After surgery, they should go to the hospital for a follow-up examination to clarify the recovery of the uterus. During this period, they should have a reasonable diet and eat more foods that are beneficial to the body's recovery.
