Sexual rest or a taboo on sex life is a necessary measure, the need for compliance with which the patient will be informed by the attending doctor. In a woman’s life, situations happen that provoke the development of pathological conditions in the genital area. For example, when diagnosing adhesions, polyps of the uterus or cervical canal, cervical dysplasia or cancer of the uterus, certain manipulations are prescribed, including curettage. After them, all women are advised to avoid intimate relationships for at least two weeks. Next, the doctor examines the patient and, if necessary, extends the restriction.
Prohibition of sex after treatment for cervical dysplasia
With this pathology, the cellular tissue of the vagina or cervix is damaged. During treatment, diseased tissue is excised from the patient using a laser or electric cauterization. After such manipulation, women are recommended a ban on sex, the duration of which depends on the individual characteristics of the patient's body. On average, it is about seven weeks. Such a precaution will prevent infection and will contribute to a speedy recovery.
Prohibition of sexual activity before and after cervical biopsy
A biopsy is prescribed to confirm or deny the presence of cancer or cervical dysplasia. The named procedure takes about fifteen minutes in time and does not cause discomfort at all, since the doctor uses a special drug that has anesthetic effect. This study is carried out on the tenth day after the onset of menstruation.
With a special tool, the doctor plucks off a tiny tissue piece, which is sent for histological examination.
Medical professionals after such an examination advise a woman to exclude intimacy. The doctor will tell you how much sexual rest after carrying out this manipulation must be maintained. The fact is that as a result of a biopsy, a small wound forms on the cervix. In order to exclude her infection, they refuse sex for at least 7 days. And if after the manipulation there were complications, then this period is extended to three weeks.
The consequences of violating the ban on sex after a biopsy
Women should know that with the early onset of sexual life after a biopsy, the following problems quite often arise:
- different in intensity of bleeding;
- inflammation;
- prolonged sluggish wound healing;
- pulling pains in the lower abdomen.
In the recovery period and after it, a woman must visit the attending doctor for an examination. Only a doctor can allow the resumption of an intimate relationship. If a malignant neoplasm is suspected, one should be very careful and not aggravate the situation with the premature beginning of a sexual life.
Prohibition of sex during pregnancy
It is established that one of the causes of miscarriage and uterine tone is the orgasm of a woman in position.
Therefore, gynecologists recommend sexual rest during pregnancy until the time reaches 16 weeks. Then you can return to your usual sexual relationships.
Ectopic pregnancy
This condition is very dangerous for health, since a fertilized egg is attached in the abdominal cavity or in the fallopian tube. Further, as the embryo grows, the morula breaks and bleeding occurs. With this pathology, urgent surgery is required. And after it, the body needs time to recover.
Sexual rest in this case is at least a month. More precisely, when it is possible to return to normal sexual life, the doctor will determine after examining the patient. Failure to comply with the restrictions can provoke repeated surgical intervention.
How much time can not have sex after cesarean section?
In this case, the birth canal is not injured. However, there are internal and external seams. Any tension provokes pain and may cause them to diverge. Therefore, it takes a certain time for the seams to be tightened, and the woman ceased to feel discomfort.
A small wound from the fetal bladder remains on the uterine wall, which, like the sutures along with postpartum hemorrhage, serves as a provocative factor in the development of infection and complications.
Sexual rest after cesarean section in most cases is recommended until the discharge is completely stopped. The uterus should take its usual size, and its mucous membrane will fully recover. Gynecologists give permission to resume intimate relationships only after examination, and sometimes the ban can last from eight weeks to three months.
The prohibition of sexual life in the postpartum period
After the birth of the heir, the main female organ resembles an open wound, and therefore sexual rest after childbirth is recommended for two months. Otherwise, there is a high risk of infection of the uterus.
Such a long period is associated with physiological changes in the body of a woman. The uterus needs time to return to its previous size, and in addition, postpartum wounds should be healed. Allocations after delivery can last up to six weeks, and their presence is a contraindication for sexual intercourse.
The main reason for restrictive measures lies in the huge risk of infection of the uterus, and, as a consequence, in the possibility of the appearance of various pathological conditions, up to the development of infertility in the future. And there is also a risk of increased bleeding from blood vessels damaged during childbirth.
In any case, the woman is recommended to get permission from the doctor to resume sex. It will be given after a thorough medical examination and instrumental examination methods. In the case of postpartum complications, the period of absence of sexual relations is still increasing, and the doctor individually determines its duration, depending on the state of health.
When does a woman need sexual rest?
The most common gynecological problem among the female population is cervical erosion, which is manifested by small defects on its mucous membrane. Doctors recommend treating this pathology in a timely manner, since the likelihood of developing cancer with it increases significantly.
As therapy, a laser, cryodestruction or cauterization is used. The choice of method depends on the indication. Sexual rest in the treatment of erosion is a minimum of two weeks, and preferably a month. Such recommendations are given by experienced gynecologists.
The ban on intimate life after an abortion should be within six weeks. During this time, the female genital organs will be able to fully recover, and the risk of complications will significantly decrease. This is a necessary measure, but it is necessary in order for the uterine mucosa to heal. Otherwise, the risk of penetration of pathogenic microorganisms and the development of severe complications is very high.
A ban on sexuality is also necessary after childbirth. Its duration should not be less than six weeks. During this time, the tissue of the cervix, vagina and open wound in the uterine cavity, where the placenta was attached, will have time to recover. The danger of complications and infection will approach zero.
Do I need to observe sexual rest after laparoscopy?
This question is of interest to many representatives of the fair sex, who are shown surgical intervention sparingly. The recovery period after such manipulation takes a shorter period of time than after abdominal surgery, but also requires certain restrictions.
A ban on sex in such cases is recommended for up to three weeks. However, if surgery was performed to restore the patency of the fallopian tubes, then you should return to sex as soon as possible. It speeds up the recovery process, protects against the appearance of adhesions and gives the effect of prevention. However, it must be remembered that the restoration of patency from adhesions of the fallopian tubes is a short-term phenomenon and after some time the problem of their obstruction will reappear. Therefore, you should not miss the time to conceive a baby.
After an invasive surgery, the prohibition of sexual activity must be observed for at least two days. However, in this case there is no categorical prohibition, since sexual relations after such therapy improve muscle tone and performance, as well as accelerate recovery processes. In each case, it is advisable to discuss this issue with your doctor.
If stitches were placed during the operation, then sexual rest lasts until they are removed. After removal of the appendix by laparoscopy, there are no sexual restrictions. However, it should be remembered that any tension of the abdominal cavity can provoke bleeding at the site of suturing.
Prohibition of sex after hysteroscopy
This method allows you to examine the uterus and, if necessary, perform certain manipulations: tissue sampling for biopsy, removal of fibroids or polyps. It is easily tolerated and does not require a long stay in a round-the-clock hospital.
Electrosurgical hysteroscopy of uterine polyps gives a quick therapeutic effect and postoperative recovery, as well as minimally injuring tissues. However, as with any other method, there are contraindications. Your doctor will introduce you to them.
After this procedure, a scheduled examination is carried out two weeks after surgery. In the event of the successful completion of the recovery period, the woman is allowed to have sex normally. Thus, after hysteroscopy, sexual rest lasts at least two weeks. The resumption of intimate life should occur in complete harmony and trust in each other.