Can I have sex during pregnancy? What causes abdominal pain after intercourse during pregnancy? During pregnancy, it is not impossible to have intercourse, but the premise is to ensure the health of the expectant mother and the development of the fetus.
Causes of abdominal pain after intercourse during pregnancy
Sexual intercourse is a kind of mechanical stimulation, which can make women's vulva and pelvis, and reproductive organs hyperemia. When a woman enters sexual excitement, through the reflex of nerve endings around the vagina and cervix, the perineum, vagina, pelvic muscles, and uterine muscles undergo involuntary rhythmic and strong contractions, resulting in abdominal pain.
Sexual intercourse stimulates uterine contractions and is also closely related to prostaglandins. Because the E and F groups in prostaglandins have a strong excitatory effect on the pregnant uterus, they can stimulate uterine contractions. During sex, the uterus is mechanically stimulated, which is regulated by nerve reflexes and body fluids, resulting in the release of endogenous prostaglandins in the uterus. In addition, the man's semen contains a large amount of prostaglandins. Under the action of prostaglandins by both men and women, the uterus produces strong prostaglandins. The contraction of the woman caused the woman to feel abdominal pain after the intercourse.
The contraction of the uterus will not only make pregnant women feel abdominal pain, but also may cause miscarriage, premature birth, early placental abruption and premature rupture of membranes, which endanger the health of mothers and babies. Therefore, obstetricians and gynecologists remind expectant fathers and expectant mothers that sexual intercourse is not suitable for early and late pregnancy, and sexual life in the second trimester should also be restrained.
From this point of view, it is necessary to be cautious during intercourse during pregnancy.
Precautions for intercourse during pregnancy"
1. Before, do good personal hygiene.
We all know that not paying attention to hygiene can easily lead to bacterial infection, so generally pay more attention. At the same time, hand hygiene is often overlooked by everyone. In fact, during sex, if unclean hands come into contact with sexual organs, it will also lead to bacterial infection. Therefore, before sex, it is necessary to fully clean the palms and nails, and to develop the habit of cutting nails frequently.
2, foreplay should not be too intense.
Some pregnant women experience a swollen belly due to over-stimulated nipples, so try to avoid over-stroking your breasts. It is best not to stimulate the breasts further, especially if the nipples are leaking fluid. In addition, try to avoid caressing the vagina too vigorously.
3. Choose a position that does not compress the abdomen, and the husband's movements should be gentle.
If one position makes you feel pain, strain, or pressure on your belly, don't force yourself to endure it, but switch to another position immediately. In addition, semen contains prostaglandins that make the uterus contract. Therefore, pregnant women who have had a caesarean section or premature birth, or pregnant women with swollen abdomens, it is best for their husbands to wear condoms when they have sex.
4. If you feel very painful, it is necessary to temporarily interrupt.
If you experience abdominal swelling or pain, take a short break. After the swelling subsides, you can continue to love it. In addition, pregnant women sometimes feel uncomfortable due to the drop in blood pressure when they lie on their backs.
