Patient's question:
I am 28 weeks pregnant. Yesterday, I went for a prenatal check-up, and the doctor recommended a 4D ultrasound. The ultrasound results showed that the baby has a cleft lip. Thinking that it's a girl with a cleft lip, and how it might negatively impact her in the future, we decided to have an abortion.What kind of help do I need: How long after the abortion can I have sex?
Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, sexual activity should not be resumed for at least one month after an abortion, though the longer the wait, the better. This is because the uterus and other reproductive organs need sufficient time to heal and adjust after an abortion. The female reproductive system consists of internal and external parts. Under normal circumstances, the functions of the female reproductive organs can prevent pathogens from entering the body. However, in the first month after an abortion, the endometrium has not yet returned to normal, and local resistance is low. If sexual activity is resumed too early, it can easily introduce bacteria and lead to conditions such as ascending endometritis and other gynecological diseases. Therefore, sexual activity should only be resumed after the female's body has fully recovered post-abortion. Post-abortion precautions are something many women should take seriously. However, some women may experience prolonged bleeding after an abortion, and they should seek medical examination and treatment. In such cases, the time for resuming sexual activity should be further delayed. Most women tend to have better nutritional conditions after an abortion, and the ovaries of most women can quickly return to normal ovulation post-abortion.