1 month after vaginal birth, is it dangerous to have sex with perineal tear?

Question
Hello doctor,
I had a normal birth 1 month ago, when I had sex with my husband, I found that my perineal wound was torn and bleeding. I want to ask the doctor is it dangerous to have sex with a perineal tear 1 month after giving birth?
Hua Thuy Hang (1993)
Answer
Answered by Doctor Truong Nghia Binh - Obstetrician - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital
Hello,
To the question " 1 month after vaginal birth, is it dangerous to have sex with perineal tear? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Normally, after a normal delivery, the perineal stitches will heal after about 4 weeks. After the postpartum period is about 6 weeks, when the discharge stops, you can have sex again. However, during this time, the vagina has poor elasticity, is very brittle and vulnerable, so when having sex, it is necessary to warm up, or foreplay should be long enough for the vagina to expand better. Otherwise, the risk of perineal tearing or perineal suture tear is very high.
Currently, if you are bleeding, you may have a scratch or tear in your perineum. Therefore, you should see a specialist to determine the extent of the damage and have the appropriate treatment.
If you still have questions about 1 month after vaginal birth, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!