Patient's question:
My girlfriend had a painless abortion at the hospital last month on the 23rd. It's been almost a month since then, and it's now the 18th of this month. Last night, I wanted to have sex with her, but my girlfriend said she wasn't ready yet. Hello, is it okay to have sex less than a month after an abortion?Doctor's answer:
After an uncomplicated induced abortion, it is best to wait at least one month before resuming sexual activity to avoid gynecological infections. After a miscarriage, the body's immune system tends to be relatively weakened, and the healing of the endometrial lining requires a certain amount of time. If sexual activity occurs during this period, it is very easy for pathogens to travel backward, potentially leading to conditions such as endometritis. Therefore, sexual activity is strictly prohibited within the first month after a miscarriage, and attention should also be paid to hygiene in the perineal area.