As the saying goes, the demand for sex is human nature, and sex is an important part of harmonious life. So, can you have sex immediately after abortion? Is it better to resume sex in what? In fact, there is no unified medical guidance on sex life after abortion.
What are the abortion methods?
Different gestational weeks, different abortion methods are adopted, and the matters needing attention in sexual life after abortion are not exactly the same.
There are two types of abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy (≤ 13 weeks +6 days of pregnancy). One is surgical abortion, including aspiration curettage and forceps curettage. One is non-surgical abortion, including spontaneous abortion and drug abortion (mifepristone combined with misoprostol).
The common abortion methods in the second trimester of pregnancy (14 weeks to 27 weeks of pregnancy +6 days) include spontaneous abortion, misoprostol oral or vaginal administration abortion, ethacridine lactate injection into amniotic cavity to induce labor, and water sac induction of labor. Abortion at this stage is usually called miscarriage among the people.
How to resume sex life after early pregnancy abortion?
1. Surgical abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy
It is to terminate pregnancy by clamp or negative pressure suction. Uterine contraction and bleeding should be observed after operation to find surgical complications in time. Therefore, it is not recommended to resume sexual life immediately after operation so as not to cause more serious adverse events.
Complications after abortion mainly include: incomplete abortion, leakage of aspiration, infection, uterine perforation, etc. These complications are mainly manifested as long-term vaginal bleeding. If sexual life starts immediately after abortion, infection or aggravation of infection may occur.
Even if there are no complications after the abortion, Immediately sexual life is also not desirable. Because after abortion, cervical mucus plug disappears, uterine cavity is communicated with the outside world, endometrium in the process of repair, sexual life may also lead to infection. Infection causes endometritis or pelvic inflammation, which will bring adverse effects to future fertility and health.
The correct way to open sex life after abortion should be:
- Pay attention to rest after operation, Strengthen nutrition, It is generally not recommended to have sex immediately and take a bath. You can take a shower, Clean the vulva with clear water. If the vagina bleeds for a long time (e.g. Two weeks is not clean) or is accompanied by abdominal pain, Need to go to the hospital for further treatment, relevant examination, such as B ultrasound examination and blood to judge whether there is infection and uterine cavity residue. If there are no abnormal symptoms after abortion, you can naturally wait for menstruation to resume. After eliminating uterine cavity residue, no vaginal bleeding, no abdominal pain and no fever, you can have sex.
2. Non-surgical abortion in early pregnancy
No matter spontaneous abortion or drug abortion, after the embryo is discharged from the uterine cavity due to non-surgical plan, there will also be the following complications: incomplete abortion or incomplete drug flow, long-term vaginal bleeding and infection. It is not recommended to have sex immediately, and the hospital will return to the clinic 2 weeks after abortion to eliminate uterine cavity residue, no vaginal bleeding, no abdominal pain and no fever before having sex.
How to resume sex life after abortion in middle pregnancy?
Mid-pregnancy abortion, no matter what way, always strive to let the fetus and its appendages out of the uterine cavity. Folk is usually called miscarriage, this process is actually similar to normal full-term vaginal delivery.
Mid-pregnancy abortion should not have sex immediately. Because the uterus has the process of rejuvenation, lochia needs to be discharged from the uterine cavity, and the expanded perineum and vagina also need to be restored to the state before pregnancy. Immediately after abortion, sex may be secondary infection, and will cause extreme discomfort to women.
The correct way to open sexual life after abortion in middle pregnancy should be: pay attention to vaginal bleeding, fever, chills and other phenomena after abortion, and treat any abnormalities in time.
If vaginal bleeding does not disappear for two weeks or abdominal pain and fever occur, it is necessary to see a hospital in time for B-ultrasound to eliminate uterine cavity residues and check for postpartum infection.
Keep vulva clean and sanitary. If there is no discomfort after abortion, it is recommended to recheck B-ultrasound one month after abortion.
Most menstrual cramps take more than one month after abortion in middle pregnancy. It is recommended to have sex again after menstrual cramps.
Pay Attention to Contraception
No matter the size of gestational weeks and what kind of abortion, as long as there is no fertility requirement after abortion, the following sex life must do a good job in contraceptive measures, can choose condoms, can also choose short-acting oral contraceptives or intrauterine devices. As for the choice of contraceptive methods, you can see the popular science articles on contraceptive measures on doctor clove.
What are the precautions for sexual life at ordinary times:
1. Don’t have more sexual partners;
2. Attention should be paid to hygiene before and after sex to reduce the risk of reproductive tract infection for both men and women.
3. For those who have no fertility requirements, it is recommended to choose appropriate contraceptive methods during sexual life to reduce unnecessary abortion and prevent the spread of diseases.
4, have fertility requirements, actively prepare for pregnancy, sex life to ensure the quality.