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A member asked:

During pregnancy can trapped air in vagina caused during sex also cause an air embolism the same way blowing directly into the vagina with mouth can?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

No: Not unless the labial lips are forcibly held closed, as the air will escape the vagina during intercourse movements.

Dr Chiu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/10/2017

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Unlikely: Its not likely. There isn't much trapped air and it isn't under a lot of pressure. Best wishes!

Dr Dinhofer agreed

Answered 10/30/2017

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No: Needs to be under increased pressure to create an air embolism

Answered 10/29/2017

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