Abortion can take a toll on a woman's physical and mental health, so it is always advised to consult a doctor for any such decision. Though it depends on an individual when to start having sex again, a doctor recommends having sex two to three weeks after the abortion when the bleeding stops.
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Sex after abortion cause pregnancy
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had a vacuum abortion in the first trimester three days ago and just had sexual intercourse two days later. Currently, I am on my last day of antibiotics given by the hospital and will start on Microgynon tomorrow. I am afraid of getting pregnant again. Do I have to immediat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you just had an abortion, there is no chance of pregnancy because there is no ovulation happening during this period. So relax and do not worry. You need not take any medication, but be very careful next time. Read Full »
I was 4-weeks pregnant, and I had a miscarriage. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I was 4-weeks pregnant, and I had a miscarriage last week. The bleeding and cramping lasted only two days, and I feel better now. Is it safe for me to have sex now?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be better if you would send me detailed gynecology, medical, and drug history. Four weeks of pregnancy is too early and needs to be excluded properly. Have serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) or blood pregnancy test ( twice with intervals of 48 ho... Read Full »