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Can i have sex one week following a cerclage?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

NO: You can not have sex with a cerclage. That is not a good idea. There is a stitch holding your cervix closed. You do not want to mess with it. Also the normal sutures we use for a cerclage are quite sharp and could cause injury to your partner.

Answered 5/31/2013

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