Patient's question:
I had laser treatment for cervical inflammation on October 14th, and it has been one and a half months so far. Yesterday, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said that part of my cervix has basically healed and has returned to being smooth. May I ask if I can now have sexual intercourse, or should I wait until two months have passed before doing so?First follow-up question: I had a miscarriage in July, and the doctor recommended that I use contraception for six months. If I have sexual intercourse now, would it be better for the male partner to take contraceptive measures? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, under normal circumstances, you can resume sexual activity one week after stopping medication for treatment. Candidal vulvovaginitis can be mutually transmitted through sexual intercourse between men and women. If you have a sexual partner, both partners must be treated (only oral medication is required for the male). It is recommended to wait until the infection is cured before resuming sexual activity to avoid cross-infection. You can have sexual activity after stopping medication. However, it is not advisable to engage in sexual activity immediately after stopping medication. You need to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination to check the treatment results. If the treatment is effective, then you can resume sexual activity. During the treatment process, sexual activity should be avoided to prevent transmission to your partner and to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.