Patient's question:
I live with my girlfriend, and she accidentally got pregnant with my child. However, we are not ready for a child right now, so my girlfriend had an abortion. But why can't she have sex within a month after the abortion?Doctor's answer:
After an abortion procedure, a woman's uterus needs time to recover. If the recovery period is relatively short and the endometrium has not fully healed, sexual activity may potentially lead to infections or endometriosis. Therefore, it is generally recommended to wait until the next menstrual cycle returns to normal before resuming sexual activity after an artificial abortion. If the waiting period is too short, it may lead to unnecessary infections.