Sex after laproscopic partial salpingectomy

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Hi,

I had a laproscopic salpinectomy for EP at 5 weeks and 4 days on the 3rd of June where my right tube was removed (ovary intact). I have been feeling good mentally, emotionally and physically and I had my last set of bloods for HCG done today (finally below the 5) after 3 weeks post op.

I am wondering when can I have sex with my partner again? I’m due my gynae review in 3 weeks time and my partner and I are going to wait until the new year to try again but I’m feeling really frisky the last few days and my self control is only getting me so far :lol: My surgeon didn’t mention anything about sex and I’m getting conflicting views on Dr Google so in hoping you wonderful ladies might give me a better answer.

Many thanks :smiley:

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Dear thejoysoflife,

I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy 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 beginning to have full penetrative intercourse (sex) again, which means waiting until around six weeks. This allows for the healing of the muscles and gives you more confidence that your body is returning to its normal rhythm. Having sexual intercourse before the stated period of six weeks may result in an uncomfortable experience, including pain in the lower abdomen. 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, regular follow-ups need to be completed and also contraception needs to be considered. Questions about contraception are answered here:

https://ectopic.org.uk/physical-recovery/contraception.

If you are having sex to conceive, read more about trying to conceive here including timing, pregnancy tests, and early reassurance ultrasound scans: https://ectopic.org.uk/physical-recover … eive-again

Sending much love,

Karen x

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Hi Karen,

Thank you so much for your reply. When I had my surgery on the Wednesday, I was discharged on the Thursday and I had what I think was a period that started on the Friday and went on for 5 days (which would be the usual length of my period). I think I may have ovulated last week and so would be due my period the end of next week. I know I could be wrong in think the bleed was a period etc.

I feel like I’m ready to have sex again but obviously we will be using a condom and if my body says no during sex I know my partner will respect that whole heartedly.

Thank you again for your response. I really appreciate the support and guidance. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: