How soon after being diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis can one resume sexual activity?

Generally speaking, there is no specific time frame for when individuals with tuberculosis can resume sexual activity. It is usually recommended that patients wait until their condition has stabilized and the tuberculosis bacteria have been completely eliminated before resuming sexual intercourse. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can be transmitted through the respiratory tract, digestive tract, skin wounds, and can also spread via blood or lymphatic systems to tissues outside the lungs, causing extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Since each patient's condition varies, there is no universally defined time for safely resuming sexual activity. However, treating TB typically takes more than one year. During this period, it is best to avoid sexual intercourse. Patients should ideally wait until their condition is stable and all signs of Mycobacterium tuberculosis have disappeared before resuming such activity. Engaging in sexual activity before full recovery may easily transmit the bacteria to others. Moreover, TB patients often have weakened immune systems and are physically frail; sexual activity during illness could worsen infection and negatively impact overall health.

If patients experience any discomfort or symptoms, they should promptly seek medical attention at a hospital to avoid delaying treatment.