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How soon can I have sex after uterine fibroid surgery?

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Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 02:39 PM

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  • Cleo Cleo

    Apr 02, 2026

      uterine fibroids How long after surgery can I have sex? ? After uterine fibroid surgery, it takes a period of time for the body to recover, so sexual intercourse is not allowed for the time being to prevent bacterial infection again. So how long after uterine fibroid surgery can I have sex? Generally, you can have sex about one month after the operation, and you can get pregnant after 3 months. But it’s best to suggest Hospital Review your recovery and follow your surgeon's advice.

      Precautions after uterine fibroid surgery:

      1. Generally there will be no bleeding after subtotal resection, but if the cervical incision margin is high, there may be a little vaginal bleeding every month on the day of menstruation. The amount depends on the height of the cervical incision margin. If the incision margin is high and there is a lot of endometrium residue, the vaginal bleeding will be relatively high. On the contrary, there will be less vaginal bleeding.

      2. If a hysterectomy is performed, there may be a small amount of yellow discharge or bloody discharge in 10-15 days, which can be observed for a few days and subside naturally. If purulent discharge occurs, it may be that the vaginal incision stump is infected or Vaginitis You should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, find out the cause, and deal with it in time.

      3. Avoid overexertion, especially during menstrual period. Eat more vegetables, fruits and less spicy food. Keep your vulva clean and dry, and your underwear should be loose. If there is too much leucorrhea, you should pay attention to cleaning the vulva at any time. Sexual intercourse should be banned for one month to prevent bacterial infection. >>>> Reasons why breasts feel lumpy

      4. If you experience excessive menstrual bleeding, you should eat more iron-rich foods to prevent iron deficiency. anemia . Do not take additional estrogen, amenorrhea Pay special attention afterwards to prevent uterine fibroids from growing. For those who need to preserve their fertility and require surgical treatment, myomectomy can be used.

      Because uterine fibroids are more and more popular among middle-aged people in their thirties and forties female , especially the three types of women who are infertile, have disordered sexual life and have depressed temperament. Research shows that excessive hormone secretion is the most common cause of uterine fibroids, so we should take preventive measures in our daily lives.

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