Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I had sexual intercourse with my husband one week after a miscarriage. Will I get pregnant? How long after a miscarriage can I get pregnant again?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally speaking, after an induced abortion, lochia will usually clear up within two weeks, but sexual activity should not be resumed until one month later.So, why should sexual activity still be avoided for two weeks even after lochia has cleared? This is not only because the psychological and physical states of a person need time to recover after an induced abortion, but more importantly, the sexual reproductive organs such as the uterus and ovaries require a sufficient period of healing and adjustment. Anyone who has undergone an induced abortion knows that the procedure involves removing the embryonic tissue attached to the endometrium. This inevitably causes a certain degree of damage to the endometrium. Within two weeks after the procedure, although lochia may have cleared, the endometrial injury has not fully healed. If sexual intercourse is conducted too early, bacteria introduced into the vagina can easily ascend, leading to gynecological conditions such as endometritis. Therefore, it is better to wait one month after an induced abortion before resuming sexual activity to prevent intrauterine infection. If lochia persists for an extended period after the procedure, medical examination and treatment should be sought, and sexual activity should also be postponed.
It should be noted that the ovaries usually recover their ovulation function quickly after an induced abortion. Therefore, reliable contraception measures must be taken when resuming sexual activity, otherwise there is a risk of pregnancy. Repeated multiple induced abortions will inevitably harm a woman's physical health.