Expert: Shan Yi Sheng - 2/24/2010

Question
im almost 18, and on the 20th of feb i had an abortion. precedure and everything went well, i only blead for a couple of hours. i had sex a few hours later i havnt been cramping or anything but now its really itchy. ive been taking my meds and everything like im supposed to so i was wondering what i could use if theres anything to help subside the itching and discomfort.

Answer
Hi April,
do you really mean that you had unprotected sex a few hours after the abortion ?
I hope the clinic told you to put nothing in your vagina the FIRST THREE WEEKS after the intervention. That includes sex.
There is a big risk of getting an infection as the uterus is still open and germs can enter easily.
Due to cleaning of the vagina at the operation all the normal bacteria are removed and patogenic bacteries and yeasts have their chance to multiply. At intercourse many yeasts and bacteria are brought into the vagina. This causes the itching and discomfort. Your doc can prescribe you some fluid or cream to repair the damage.
Be wiser and abstain from sex for another 3 weeks. Then have only protected sex unless you want to have a baby.
good luck,
Dr Shan