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Sex after D & C...
I had a miscarriage and then a D & C. I then got married 9 days later (actually, Friday...). We are using condoms because I read somewhere that I needed to for about 2 weeks after the D&C for risk of infection. After about the 3 time of having sex, I was sore in my uterus area.
Is this normal? Does anyone else relate? I haven't talked to my doctor since the D&C (I plan on calling him tomorrow) but wanted to know if anyone else can chime in for some advice.
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Re: Sex after D & C...
Dude, this is putting the cart after the horse: a D&C is surgery.
You should have asked your doc these questions before surgery and then followed his advice.
Surely you and he can wait until it's safe postop to have sex. Call your doc tomorrow. Sorry for your loss, btw.
i'm sorry for your loss..
however, i was under the impression that having sex in general would leave you at risk for infection, condom or not.
i was told to wait 6 weeks to have sex after a miscarriage and D&C. It is called pelvic rest, just like when you actually have a baby. Call your doctor because you could have and infection in your uterus. It could be from the procedure which is a risk anyway.
Sorry for your loss. I had two miscarriages and then two healthy babies. Take care of yourself for now.
From a preg web-site: You should not insert anything into the vaginal area, including douche and sexual intercourse, for at least 2 weeks or until the bleeding stops. (Your health care provider should give you specific instruction for when intercourse can resume.)
You're not supposed to put anything up there for at least two weeks after a D&C due to an increased risk of infection (this risk is there regardless of condom use). You need to call your doctor. Your body is still healing, you really should have waited for the all clear from your doctor before jumping back in the sack.
Pain in the abdomen can be a sign of infection, get thee to a doctor.
I am so sorry for your loss.
You are at a serious risk for infection post d&c. My instructions after all three were nothing in the vagina - fingers, penis or other - for two weeks, and then only after cleared by the doctor at a post-op appointment.
In terms of avoiding conception, I have always been told three cycles. That can vary, so be sure to ask your doctor.
If you are having pain, that is worrying and you need to call your doctor.
So sorry for your loss!
You should talk with your M.D. It has been 3 weeks for me since my d&c do to a blighted ovum at 9 weeks and still on/off bleeding. I have been waiting till I have no discharge at all before having sex. All the changes going on with your vaginal flora may put you at high risk for infection.
You may want to go for an exam right away.. to wait may allow any infection - bad bacteria to go up into the uterus and scar things up even more.
Good luck.