How long should u wait? Are u allowed or how long do u have to wait to have sex or organ after? Thanks
Dear Lea1983,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
Allowing the body to recover, ovulation to occur and the first period to arrive is often suggested by doctors as the ideal waiting period before women begin to have full penetrative intercourse (sex) again, which means waiting until around six weeks. This allows for healing of the muscles and gives you more confidence that your body is returning to its normal rhythm. Some couples, however, feel they want to have sex before this time and, ultimately, the decision about when to have sexual intercourse again is one for you and your partner and should be based on when you both feel ready. If you choose to wait, it does not mean that you cannot find other ways to be intimate should you choose to.
It is important to remember that medical professionals recommend that you do not get pregnant for two menstrual (period) cycles or three months after an ectopic pregnancy and, if you do want to have sex before this time, the issue of contraception needs to be considered. We have more information on contraception on our website, link below, or you can speak to your GP or sexual health/family planning nurse.
https://ectopic.org.uk/patients/your-bo … pregnancy/
Sending much love,
Karen x
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