Patient's question:
The day after I had a D&C surgery, my boyfriend wanted to have sex with me, but I refused. However, he performed oral sex on me. Afterward, I used a cleaning solution to wash myself. I'm wondering if there will still be any effects? I'm so scared! Additional question: I had the D&C a month after taking medication for an abortion.He used his mouth to kiss my lower body, and after that, I washed myself with a cleaning solution.
Doctor's answer:
After a miscarriage, we generally recommend waiting at least one month before having sexual intercourse. Engaging in sexual activity immediately after a miscarriage significantly increases the risk of infection. This is because the mucus plug in the cervix has not yet formed to prevent bacteria from entering. Additionally, the endometrium is in a traumatized state, and if infected, it can easily lead to pelvic inflammatory diseases such as endometritis or salpingitis, which may result in infertility. Therefore, it is best to wait at least one month after a miscarriage before resuming sexual activity, as this is the prudent approach.Generally speaking, after an induced abortion, the lochia (vaginal discharge) usually clears up within two weeks, but it is recommended to wait at least one month before resuming sexual activity.
When resuming sexual activity after a miscarriage, it is crucial to practice contraception. Once the menstrual cycle returns, ovulation may occur. If contraception is not taken into account during this time and pregnancy occurs, it can cause severe harm to a woman's body.