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How long after a miscarriage is it okay to begin sexual activity?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

As soon as UR ready.: As soon as you feel up to it, resumption of sexual activity after a miscarriage is associated with higher fertility rates, as opposed to waiting or cool-off periods.

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Answered 11/22/2012

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