Patient's question:
I just had an abortion without anesthesia a week ago and am resting at home now. But I'm bored and always want to have sex. I couldn't resist and masturbated twice. However, my vagina keeps leaking, and I really want to do it again. What should I do? Is this harmful to my body?Doctor's answer:
Hello, masturbation is equivalent to sexual intercourse. This situation generally carries the possibility of infection. Sexual intercourse too soon after an abortion can cause a certain degree of damage to the endometrium. Although the lochia may have already stopped within two weeks after an abortion, the endometrial trauma has not fully healed. If sexual intercourse is performed too soon, bacteria introduced into the vagina can easily ascend, leading to gynecological diseases such as endometritis. Therefore, it is better to wait one month after an abortion before resuming sexual activity to prevent intrauterine infection. If you currently have no discomfort, it is recommended to continue monitoring and avoid preventive medication. If any symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, yellow discharge with an odor, or vulvar itching appear during the observation period, it may indicate an infection, and you should seek medical attention promptly at the gynecology department of a hospital.