Many mothers who have completed their pregnancy have gradually resumed sexual activity, but some mothers who have undergone cesarean section worry about getting pregnant again when they have sex with their husbands. Some of them are even postpartum breastfeeding mothers. So, what are the methods of contraception after cesarean section? Is there a specific schedule? Let's take a look together:
What contraception is used for cesarean section
Generally speaking, contraception after cesarean section should start two months after delivery. According to medical survey data, nearly half of women who undergo cesarean section give up breastfeeding their babies. In this case, the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body will mostly approach or return to normal within about two months, thus restoring menstruation and producing ovulation. If there is normal sexual activity, it is highly likely to conceive again. If the baby is breastfed after childbirth, the recovery of estrogen and progesterone levels in the body may be slower, but it is still possible to conceive again after 3 or 4 months without menstruation. So, regarding the contraception time after cesarean section, it should generally start from two months after delivery. The selection of contraceptive methods after cesarean section. Due to the damage to the uterine muscle wall caused by cesarean section, it is impossible to place an intrauterine device (IUD) two months postpartum like natural childbirth; One step contraception. Therefore, the contraceptive methods after cesarean section should vary from person to person and be guided by classification. For those who do not breastfeed after childbirth, oral contraceptives or condoms can be used until 8-10 months postpartum when most of the scars on the uterine muscle wall soften, and then an intrauterine device or skin implant can be placed for contraception.
How should postpartum breastfeeding mothers use contraception
Postpartum breastfeeding mothers should not use contraceptive pills for contraception. The best method of contraception is to use a condom until breastfeeding stops, which should be no less than 10 months before inserting an intrauterine device or skin implant for contraception. During a period of excessive use of medication, condoms, and other methods, most cesarean section patients choose to use an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. However, these women do not have everything going smoothly after the insertion of an intrauterine device. Because cesarean section causes trauma to the uterus and changes its physiological function, it is most prone to intrauterine device (IUD) loss and intrauterine device (IUD) conception. Therefore, a T-shaped ring with good stability should be selected for the placement of the ring. Moreover, within six months after the insertion of the intrauterine device, a monthly ultrasound examination should be conducted to obtain the best contraceptive effect.
Actually, whether you want to have children or not, knowledge of contraception is necessary. Because pregnant women who have just undergone cesarean section and mothers who have just breastfed often have weaker bodies than they imagine, if they have another pregnancy, they will face great risks. If they want to, they may have a miscarriage, and if not, abortion can also endanger their lives. Therefore, everyone must study seriously!
