When can I have sex ( TTC ) after a misscarriage ? Posted: 10-28-07 03:32am
I have very recently had a misscarriage
and would like to know when it will be
safe for me to try and get pregnant again.
I will be 40 next year and am worried that
I am getting too old and want to try again
as soon as possible.
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Pregnancy Answer A3411 Posted: 12-05-07 04:32am
After a miscarriage, the uterus’s inner
layer (endometrium) is damaged and needs
some time to expel all the residual
endometrium and for the new endometrium to
regenerate. Having sex while the
endometrial layer is still regenerating
increases the risk for infection. A
woman's recovery time after a miscarriage
depends upon the age of the previous
pregnancy. You can typically resume sexual
intercourse as soon as vaginal discharge
or bleeding stops (about 2 weeks after a
miscarriage).
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