Patient's question:
I had a medication abortion on October 20th, and the bleeding lasted for seven days. My period arrived on November 26th, and it ended on December 1st. On December 2nd, I had unprotected sex. Will I get pregnant again? Is it still risky to have sex after such a long time?Follow-up question: Can it cause infection or inflammation? How long should I wait after an abortion before having sex? Isn't it said that I shouldn't have sex until my first period returns?
Doctor's answer:
Post-medical abortion, cohabitation is strictly prohibited within one month. The female vagina and cervix have their own defensive functions. Under normal circumstances, it is difficult for bacteria to break through this defense line. However, after medical abortion, the uterus is still in a recovery state, and a woman's immunity is lowered, with insufficient defensive functions. If cohabitation occurs at this time, bacteria can easily take advantage of the vulnerability, causing significant harm to the female reproductive organs and increasing the risk of gynecological infections. Medical abortion affects the endometrium, so cohabitation should not occur within one month. Intense exercise may stimulate the uterus, and at this time, infection is highly likely. Therefore, cohabitation requires attention to hygiene, and it is best to use a condom.