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My girlfriend has had abortion 3 weeks back can we start to have sex or should we wait for another week?

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Should be fine: As long as your partner is no longer bleeding, is not in pain, and has not had any fevers then you should be okay to resume intercourse within a week after the procedure.

Answered 4/29/2015

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