Patient's question:
On March 7th, I had an IUD insertion. There was no bleeding, and I think it was because the uterine cavity was cleaned very well, but there was some brown discharge. Then on March 14th, I had sex with my partner. Could I get pregnant? Do I need to take birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in your case, the chance of pregnancy is very low, and medication is generally not necessary.Advice: After an abortion, the ovaries usually recover their ovulation function within 22 days, and menstruation typically returns around 1 month later. Therefore, based on your abortion timing, if there has been no recovery of ovulation, you are likely in a safe period, and the possibility of pregnancy is not high. However, it is best to wait until after the full moon to resume sexual activity after an abortion, as this can prevent infection, trigger gynecological inflammation, and even affect future fertility.
Regarding the sexual activity on March 14th alone, medication is not necessary. However, if you engage in unprotected sex again before menstruation resumes, the possibility of pregnancy cannot be completely ruled out. I hope my answer is helpful to you. Best wishes.