Patient's question:
I've been married to my wife for two years, and we've been trying to conceive without success. Recently, we finally got pregnant. Today, I had a little bit of alcohol and really wanted to have sex with my wife, but she's still in the early stages of pregnancy. I'm quite worried. Could having sex in the early stages of pregnancy lead to a miscarriage?Doctor's answer:
Early pregnancy sexual activity can easily lead to early miscarriage. In the first three months of early pregnancy, the fetus has not fully developed, and the placenta has not formed. The gestational sac or embryo-fetus is not firmly positioned in the uterine cavity. Normal sexual activity can stimulate the cervix, leading to contractions and potentially causing early miscarriage. Normal sexual activity is not recommended during the early stages of pregnancy. In the second trimester, the fetus has fully developed, and the placenta is relatively stable, making it possible to have normal sexual activity.