Patient's question:
Last month, an abortion was performed. My husband wants to have sex again. How long before we can have sex?Doctor's answer:
Early sexual intercourse after childbirth can cause a certain degree of damage to the endometrium. Although lochia has already ceased within two weeks after a D&C procedure, the endometrium has not fully healed. If sexual activity is resumed too soon, bacteria introduced into the vagina can easily ascend, leading to gynecological diseases such as endometritis. Therefore, it is better to wait another month before resuming sexual activity to prevent intrauterine infection.