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Is it possible for rough sex during early pregnancy to cause air embolism?

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Dr. Joey Bluhm answered

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Never heard of that: Doubtful, but i guess anything is possible. One of the causes listed in the literature for free air in the abdomen is "rough sex." i guess one could translate that to the possibility of air embolism.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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