How long after a miscarriage can one resume sexual activity?

Jan 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Lu

Introduction

In general, it is recommended to wait at least one month after a miscarriage before resuming sexual activity. Whether it is a natural or induced miscarriage, the female reproductive system will experience a certain degree of trauma. During the miscarriage process, the endometrium sustains wounds and the cervix remains open, both of which require time to heal. Women should pay attention to personal hygiene and maintain cleanliness of the external genital area after a miscarriage.

Generally, it is recommended to wait at least one month after a miscarriage before resuming sexual activity. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Whether it is a natural or induced miscarriage, the female reproductive system will experience a certain degree of damage. During the miscarriage process, wounds may develop on the uterine lining and the cervix remains open, requiring time for healing. If sexual activity is resumed too early, pathogens such as bacteria and viruses from the outside environment can easily enter the uterus through the vagina, leading to gynecological inflammations such as endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease. Additionally, following a miscarriage, women are generally weaker and their resistance and immunity are relatively low, which further increases the risk of infection. Moreover, early sexual activity may cause uterine contractions, leading to irregular vaginal bleeding and affecting the normal recovery of the uterus. Therefore, it is generally recommended to wait one month before resuming sexual activity.

Women who have experienced a miscarriage should pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the external genital area clean, and wash the vulva daily with warm water. However, tub bathing and vaginal douching should be avoided to prevent retrograde bacterial infection.

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