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Abstaining from sex
Sexual rest is necessary in certain situations, for both men and women. Most often, diseases are the reason for this. The need to apply such measures can only be prescribed by the attending physician. But men in this case are much more fortunate than women, because for them there are much fewer restrictions.
Abstinence for men
There are two main reasons why men can be assigned sexual rest. It can be the presence of sexually transmitted diseases or genital trauma.
This term means a complete rejection of sex and masturbation. The need to take these measures arose in the middle of the 19th century, when antibiotics were not yet invented and condoms were so common.
With gonorrheal urethritis, it was believed that the infection penetrates the prostate gland and causes the appearance of epididymitis and prostatitis. In fact, there is no evidence of the need for abstinence, but the patient is physically unable to carry out sexual intercourse. This disease can be cured with antibiotics.
In the presence of diseases such as trichomoniasis and chlamydia, the patient has sex without even knowing about his infection. He may pass on his disease unknowingly. In this case, it is recommended to use condoms not only for treatment, but also for prevention.
In the presence of significant injury, you must wait until the recovery process takes place. It is the doctor who can recommend the necessary time for abstinence. After an injury, it is possible that a man will not be able to have sex for a certain amount of time.
Giving up sex for women
Every woman can face such disorders that can be dangerous to her health. In this case, you need to consult a doctor who will prescribe the observance of certain measures.
After removal of an ectopic pregnancy
This is a very serious violation. This type of pregnancy can be life-threatening and even fatal.
Due to the growth of the fetus, the ovary may rupture, bleeding occurs, which means that the woman's health is in danger. An urgent surgical intervention is required.
Sexual rest should be carried out for at least 30 days. If this rule is violated, then there will be a need for a second operation. Even after your doctor has approved your sex life, you need to follow contraceptive measures.
Not having sex during pregnancy
The danger in sexual life during pregnancy is as follows. After intercourse, the uterus may become toned and lead to a miscarriage. But doctors differ in opinion: some say that this should be done in the first three months, others - in the last trimester before childbirth.
The puerperium
Sexual rest is indicated for women within 2 months after childbirth. This is due to the fact that the uterus is an open wound and it takes time for everything to heal. If you do not follow this rule, then infection is possible. This also applies to cesarean sections. The main indicator for a return to sexual activity is the cessation of discharge.
Gynecological diseases
Dysplasia is a disturbing process in the cervix or vagina. The main treatment for dysplasia is to remove the modified tissue and cauterize it with a current. As a result, wounds are formed on the wall of the cervix. It is necessary to exclude completely sexual life for a period of 1 to 2 months. This will prevent the occurrence of an infectious disease.
Such a disease as cervical erosion is considered one of the most common diseases among women. These are wounds that appear on the lining of the uterus. They very rarely develop into a cancerous tumor, but the risk of its formation during erosion increases several times.
Treatment in the presence of this disease is carried out with the help of instruments. For example, it can be cryodestruction or moxibustion. The duration of the need for physical withdrawal from intimacy depends on the complexity of the disease. In most cases, this happens within a month.
Abortion
Sexual rest after an abortion must be carried out for a month. This should be done to restore the mucous membrane of the internal organs. Compliance with the refusal of sexual activity is necessary to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases.
Due to mechanical injuries after an abortion, there is a weakening of the immune system and the protective properties of internal organs. Violations of other organs of the genitourinary system may occur.
Biopsy
If there is a suspicion of a benign or malignant tumor, a biopsy is performed. Before carrying out this procedure, you must completely abandon sex for several days. This will help avoid the risk of contracting an infection.But sometimes the doctor prescribes a longer rehabilitation period, which means that you should take care of it longer.