Patient's question:
I've been pregnant for two months, and in a few days, I'm going to the hospital for an abortion. I'd like to ask, how long after an abortion can one resume sexual intercourse?Doctor's answer:
After an abortion, it is strictly forbidden to have sexual intercourse within one month, and heavy physical labor should be avoided for two months. If sexual intercourse is resumed too early, it is easy to introduce bacteria into the vagina, which can easily lead to gynecological diseases such as endometritis, vaginitis, and adnexitis. After an abortion, vaginal bleeding is usually experienced, with the amount varying from person to person. It can be as short as one to two days or as long as two days or more. Therefore, it is generally recommended to wait until after the next menstrual cycle and after the bleeding has stopped before resuming normal sexual intercourse.