How Soon After A Miscarriage Can One Resume Sexual Intercourse?

Posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2017

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Sat, 21 Jan 2017 Answered on

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : How long after a d&c is it safe to have sex?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anytime after 1 week

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic
It is safe to have sex anytime after 1week of D&C.
Any sexual activity which is comfortable for you is fine.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (3 minutes later)

What would happen if i wanted to have sex before one week?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
chances of pain and infection are there in such scenario

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Just a little higher chance of infection and at times there is a little pain or discomfort
So it is best avoided in the first week

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee