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Whn can i start sexual contact aftr a lap myomectomy-removed 2 fibroids of 3cm size(intramral, submucos).doctr told to wt 2 months for ttc, is it enough?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sex versus pregnancy: I advise patients to wait 4-6 weeks to have sex. But after a myomectomy i advise at least 3 months to attempt pregnancy. You need to wait for the uterus to heal to make sure it is safe for pregnancy.

Answered 5/3/2013

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