Patient's question:
Doctor, I had an abortion on January 1st. How long after that can I have normal sexual activity? Also, how long after that can I go to the hospital to get an IUD?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Whether it is medication abortion or surgical abortion, there are postpartum precautions and contraindications. After an abortion, attention should be paid to:1. If it is a surgical abortion, you should stay in the hospital for observation and monitor vaginal bleeding. If there are no abnormalities, you can go home to rest. If there is excessive vaginal bleeding, consider whether it is due to incomplete aspiration, as part of the placenta may still remain in the body.
2. Avoid tub baths and sexual activity for one month after the procedure. Antibiotics and medications to promote uterine contractions should be administered postoperatively. Avoiding sexual activity after surgery is not just a matter of physical recovery. It also allows for psychological healing. Regardless of whether contraceptive devices are used, wait one month before resuming sexual activity.
This is because the uterus has not fully recovered to its previous state within one month post-surgery, and the cervix remains slightly dilated. If sexual activity occurs during this time, not only will there be physical discomfort and psychological difficulty accepting it, but bacteria may also easily enter, leading to gynecological conditions such as endometritis. In severe cases, it may even cause infertility.