TMI question about Pelvic Rest...

Stacey222

So, I am 22 weeks wtih b/g twins.  I was put on pelvic rest 2 weeks ago and home bedrest a week ago for unexplained bleeding (it's been pretty minimal since I've been doing bedrest though!!)

Here's my question/statement about Pelvic Rest:

I orgasm in my sleep.  I always have...it's not just a pregnancy thing.  When I've been 'without' for about 2-3 weeks, my body decides it's going to 'take care of itself' and I literally orgasm in my sleep.  I don't do anything to provoke it or encourage it....many times, I am not even dreaming about something sexual when it happens!  So, it really seems like a reflex/muscular response my body does.  (Maybe to relieve stress?  tension? responding to hormone levels? I really don't know..)

This was kind of a concern of mine when we got pregnant because we did IVF and I had this happen to me right after we implanted the embryos.  Luckily, no bad results happened (the eggs stuck).

I didn't think much of it the last few months because things have been normal with my pregnancy.  But, now that I've been on Pelvic Rest, I am wondering if this is bad thing.  I don't really know how to stop it, except just not have a dry-spell...but that's not possible right now (and I am fine with that!).

So, I guess I am curious...has anyone else ever experienced this (orgasm during sleep)?  Also, I will mention it to my doctor at my next appointment, but do you think this is a major cause for concern since I am on Pelvic Rest?

GiGi1221

I have this too...and it has not affected my cervix- so I guess I wouldn't be too concerned about it- especially if you're not having the bleeding as much.

I used to wake up mid-O and try to fight it! lol

DorothyandMatt

I've never heard of that. ?It actually sounds kind of awesome, LOL! ?I definitely see your concern. ?I can't have sex with my cervix issues & I'm too scared to take care of myself because my uterus contracts when I orgasm. ?You should talk to your Dr. about it as soon as you can. ?If they think it's a problem then may want to put you on something to help out. ?GL!?

Holanchi

I know I read once that semen contains prostaglandins, which can cause contractions.  I'm guessing that's part of the reason for the pelvic rest.  I haven't read anything about orgasm bringing on contractions, but I would mention it just to be on the safe side.

orthomom

It is the penetration that concerns them when you have bleeding.  Usually they won't even do vaginal exams if they think you may have placental issues. I don't think the dream orgasm thing will be a problem even with the contractions. I would mention it to your doctor but frankly there is nothing you can do about it. I have had the same occasional orgasms in my sleep for years. You can't stop them so don't worry about it.

Azrayla

As a PP said I think its the penetration they worry about..I was put on pelvic rest as well due to a short cervix and some fluid stuck in there.. They checked my membrane and it was in tact..I did read somewhere though that a hormone is released during orgasm that can trigger labor as well but honestly I have had a couple O's since pelvic rest before they checked my membrane and everything was good..(Also I doubt if I hadnt switched dr's they wouldnt have noticed the cervix problem)

I just dont think they want the penetration to rupture something and put you in PTL..