Patient's question:
Medical Description: The patient is a 22-year-old female. She previously had a history of labial cysts. Regarding this condition, 1. Eight days after an induced abortion, I had sexual intercourse with my husband, and ejaculation occurred inside my body. After that, I went to the toilet and washed my vagina, but I still feel uneasy. I want to ask if it is okay to take emergency contraception at this time and what kind of harm it may cause to the body. 2. I haven't experienced any adverse reactions so far.History of Treatment and Effectiveness: 1. I had an induced abortion about one and a half months after becoming pregnant, and it was my first time having an induced abortion. The bleeding was relatively light, and the recovery was also normal.
What Help I Need: I want to ask if it is okay to have sexual intercourse eight days after an induced abortion, with ejaculation inside the body, and if there is the possibility of sperm discharge. I have used the Keshuang Shu wash solution to wash my vagina, but I still feel uneasy. I would like to take emergency contraception, but
Doctor's answer:
Recovery of the endometrium after a miscarriage and physical healing typically takes about a month. Therefore, the minimum waiting period after an abortion is one month before resuming sexual activity. Engaging in sexual activity too soon can easily lead to upward infections. If sexual intercourse occurs ten days after an abortion without proper contraception, it may result in pregnancy again. In such cases, emergency contraception can be considered, taken within 72 hours after intercourse, which provides protection for the most recent act of intercourse.It is important to note that emergency contraception is only effective for the most recent act of intercourse and does not protect against subsequent acts. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid unprotected sexual activity afterward.