Patient's question:
Why is sexual activity not allowed after an abortion, and what impact will it have on the future?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Due to the psychological and physical recovery required after an induced abortion, it is even more important for sexual and reproductive organs such as the uterus and ovaries to undergo a thorough healing and adjustment period. Anyone who has undergone an induced abortion knows that the method 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 the lochia may have already subsided, the endometrial injury has not fully healed. If sexual intercourse is conducted too soon, bacteria introduced into the vagina can easily ascend, leading to gynecological diseases such as endometritis. Therefore, it is best to wait one month after the abortion before resuming sexual activity to prevent intrauterine infection. If the lochia persists for an extended period after the surgery, medical examination and treatment should be sought, and sexual activity should also be postponed.It should be noted that the ovaries generally recover their ovulation function quickly after an induced abortion. Therefore, reliable contraception measures must be taken to resume sexual activity, otherwise there is a risk of pregnancy. Repeated multiple abortions will inevitably harm a woman's physical health.