Patient's question:
I recently had an abortion. I saw online that you need to wait a month after the procedure before resuming sexual activity. I just wanted to ask why the month-long waiting period is necessary?Doctor's answer:
After an induced abortion, it takes a certain amount of time for the cervix to fully close. The surgical trauma and mental stress also require a period of time to fully recover. If the cervix has not fully closed and the endometrium has not been repaired within one month, sexual intercourse can easily lead to infection, causing pelvic inflammatory disease or ectopic pregnancy. The uterine barrier function is weakened after an induced abortion. During this time, sexual activity can easily lead to the recurrence of gynecological diseases. After an induced abortion, it is necessary to rest for 2 weeks, and avoid reading newspapers and watching TV.