Patient's question:
Why is sexual activity not allowed after an abortion and what will be the impact on the future?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Because after artificial abortion, a person's psychological state and physical condition need a recovery period, and more importantly, the sexual reproductive organs such as the uterus and ovaries need a sufficient stage of repair and adjustment. Those who have undergone artificial abortion know that the method involves removing the embryonic tissue attached to the endometrium. This will inevitably cause a certain degree of damage to the endometrium. Within two weeks after the procedure, although the lochia may have already subsided, the endometrial trauma has not fully healed. If sexual intercourse is conducted too early, bacteria introduced into the vagina can easily ascend, leading to gynecological diseases such as endometritis. Therefore, it is better to wait for one month after artificial abortion before resuming sexual activity to prevent intrauterine infection. If the lochia persists without subsiding after the procedure, medical examination and treatment should be sought, and sexual activity should also be postponed.It should be noted that the ovaries generally recover their ovulation function quickly after artificial abortion. Therefore, reliable contraceptive measures must be taken to resume sexual activity, otherwise there is a risk of pregnancy again. Repeated multiple artificial abortions will inevitably harm a woman's physical health.