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Q: Waiting to have sex after fetal delivery

asked by: DoctorQuestion on September 22nd, 2008

my question is why do women have to wait 6 weeks after having a baby to have sex?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on September 24th, 2008

Vaginal and Uterus Health Answer A4724

Women should wait 6 weeks after delivery to have sex because the womb needs that time to repair its inner layer (endometrium). There is increased risk for womb infections if a woman has sex before the endometrium is healed completely.

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