Patient's question:
Expert:Hello!
Expert: I had an abortion on October 4th, and I got my period on October 31st, which ended on November 7th. On the 10th, I had sexual intercourse with my husband, and I was on top. After I reached orgasm, when I stood up, my stomach hurt badly (the pain felt like my intestines were twitching). After resting for a bit, the pain went away. This has happened twice. Before having the abortion, I never experienced this kind of symptom.
Expert, please answer:
1. Why is this happening? Is this a sign of illness? How can I reduce this pain during sexual intercourse?
Doctor's answer:
There is no relationship between stomach pain and foreplay. It is estimated that excessive sexual activity is the cause. Most women experience abdominal pain after intercourse, which is physiological. During intercourse, the male's penis movement stimulates the female's vagina, abdomen, and pelvic organs intensely. At orgasm, the vagina and pelvic organs become congested, and tissues contract or spasm, causing abdominal pain. Sexual arousal may mask the pain, making it more noticeable after intercourse. This is a common condition, usually tolerable, and the pain will subside on its own after some time.