Patient's question:
What happens if you have sexual intercourse after a cervical erosion repair surgery? I had intercourse for three consecutive days.Doctor's answer:
The reason why coital intercourse is temporarily prohibited after the treatment for cervical erosion is that the recovery period after surgery for cervical erosion is generally 3-8 weeks. During this time, coital intercourse, (bānyù - hot spring bath), and vaginal irrigation are strictly forbidden to allow the cervix to heal better and provide sufficient space for complete recovery. If coital intercourse occurs, it may cause the erosion to soften, leading to serious consequences such as spread. It is best to wait two months before reexamination. If the doctor confirms that the cervix has fully healed and it is safe to engage in sexual activity, then coital intercourse can be resumed.Since the cervix has not yet formed a scab or the scab has not fallen off after undergoing microwave or other procedures to completely eliminate cervical erosion, friction during coital intercourse may cause the cervix to develop new wounds. Additionally, coital intercourse may introduce bacteria, leading to reinfection of the cervix.