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A member asked:

How long do you wait to have sex after a tubal if the doctor just said pelvic rest for 2 weeks?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

2 weeks: Pelvic rest means no sex, no douching, and no tampons.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/17/2012

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