Patient's question:
Can you have sex in the early stages of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Mothers-to-be should try to reduce or avoid sexual intercourse during the early stages of pregnancy. This is because the fetus is not yet stable in the early stages of pregnancy, making it the most vulnerable period for miscarriage, especially for women with a high risk of miscarriage. Particularly in the first three months of pregnancy, on one hand, the placenta has not yet fully developed, and the connection between the placenta and the uterine wall is not yet tight. On the other hand, insufficient secretion of progesterone cannot provide strong protection for the embryo. Sexual intercourse during this time may lead to miscarriage. Additionally, after pregnancy, due to changes in endocrine function, morning sickness, and concerns about the impact on the embryo, women's sexual desires and responses may decrease. Therefore, it is best not to have sexual intercourse in the early stages of pregnancy.