How long after egg retrieval can I have sex?

Nowadays, there are more and more infertile couples. Some of them cannot get pregnant naturally due to the woman's physical condition, and some of them cannot get pregnant due to the man's condition. If they want to conceive successfully, they can only get pregnant through test tubes. Everyone knows that test tubes require egg retrieval, and they need to take good care of themselves after egg retrieval. Generally speaking, how long after egg retrieval can you have sex?

How long after egg retrieval can I have sex?

Since the ovaries are significantly enlarged after ovulation induction and are larger than their natural state, it takes a process for the ovaries to recover after egg retrieval. Therefore, it is usually recommended not to have sex before menstruation resumes after egg retrieval to avoid severe abdominal impact that may cause ovarian torsion. Moreover, after egg retrieval, although the puncture site is not large, there is still a risk of infection. It is necessary to abstain from bathing and sexual intercourse for 2 weeks after egg retrieval. In addition, if fresh embryos are transferred during the cycle after egg retrieval, considering that sexual intercourse may increase uterine contractions and reduce the risk of successful embryo implantation, it is not recommended to have sexual intercourse too early.

Precautions after egg retrieval

First of all, no matter how old a woman is when she has her eggs retrieved, she must take medication according to the doctor's instructions after the operation. She cannot reduce the dosage on her own, nor can she stop taking the medication without the doctor's permission, otherwise it will cause serious effects on her body. After egg retrieval, you also need to avoid strenuous exercise and cycling to prevent ovarian torsion.

Because a small amount of exudate will appear around the ovaries after egg retrieval, and there will be slight abdominal pain, back pain, etc., so you need to rest in bed after egg retrieval, at least for two days. In addition, you should not have sexual intercourse for half a month after egg retrieval, because the damage to the ovaries has not yet healed completely, and sexual intercourse may easily cause inflammation.

You cannot take a bath or swim after the egg retrieval, but you can shower. At this time, the dietary structure should also be adjusted. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, raw and cold foods, and avoid constipation and diarrhea. After egg retrieval, your body will feel some discomfort, which is normal, so don't worry too much. A good rest can effectively relieve the discomfort.