How long after the imaging procedure can I resume sexual activity?
During a recent company health check-up, I felt some discomfort in my body, and the doctor recommended an imaging examination. As I am currently trying to conceive, I would like to know how long I should wait after undergoing this imaging procedure before resuming sexual activity.
Doctor's answer (1)
Contrast imaging is a common diagnostic technique that involves injecting a contrast agent to enhance image contrast, helping doctors observe specific organs or structures more clearly. Most patients can resume normal activities, including sexual intercourse, within 24 to 48 hours.
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is sometimes recommended as an auxiliary treatment to promote fertility. Doctors may suggest attempting pregnancy in the days following the procedure, as the use of contrast media may help clear mild blockages in the fallopian tubes and increase the chances of conception.
Other types of contrast procedures, such as hysteroscopic tubal cannulation followed by contrast imaging, may cause more trauma to the cervix and uterine cavity. Therefore, the period of abstaining from sexual intercourse and tub bathing may need to be extended accordingly, with recommendations typically advising avoidance of intercourse for up to one month. In addition to avoiding sexual activity after the procedure, patients should monitor vaginal bleeding, prevent infection, and take oral antibiotics when necessary.
If severe pain, excessive bleeding, or other adverse reactions occur after the imaging procedure, immediate medical attention should be sought, and intercourse should be postponed according to the doctor's instructions.
