OK for sex in T1?

supersarah77 · November 2012

This may sound like a dumb question but I'm actually reading conflicting information. I've read that sex during T1 in high risk pregnancies is dangerous due to the uterus contracting. My only risk factor (that I know of) is AMA. Our first appointment isn't until Dec. 7 and that's a long time to wait to ask!

danieleandwayne · November 2012

I was told by my OB that as long as it's comfortable for me, there's no reason not to have sex. I don't have any issues with my cervix that she could see, so it was a go. (Some women have fragile cervix or other issues that might contraindicate sex.) The only thing standing in my way has been the progesterone suppositories that (TMI alert!!) make things awfully funky up there...

cfitz16 · November 2012

Unless you are told otherwise, you are fine (and when they tell you that, they are incredibly clear, as in: "nothing in the vagina". ) Doesn't get more clear than that, so if you weren't told that, have fun.

danuli8 · November 2012

You know, I was just asking about this over on the April 2013 BMB...is age alone really a "high risk" indicator the way gestational diabetes or multiple sclerosis or something like that is? (Clearly I want the answer to be "no.") I'm with everyone else--unless you have been told "no sex," have fun!

apk1971 · November 2012

I'm 41 and considered high risk. That's enough to freak out daddy. However, my BP and HR are both low, I run marathons and am in the best shape of my life, so I talked to my doctor about it. She said that age will put you in the group regardless, and it really is just an indicator of more tests and close follow-ups. However, she also told me that I'm in better health than the majority of her younger patients and as long as I'm not in pain, go for it.

So went home, told him to stop treating me like an "flower", to take his pants off and get ready. Great sex ever since.

Unless you've been told not to or it's uncomfortable, go for it.

Also, as far as "high risk" indicators go, the medical community has pigeon-holed women of a certain age, as far as I'm concerned. When you read the increase in the number of women over the age of 35 (and heaven forbid 40) having babies, those percentages should reflect change in demographic. They do not. So get your checkups, have tests you feel you need and enjoy the freedom that goes along with a later life child. I don't have the same anxieties, i.e. relationship with my husband, insecurites (emotional and financial). It's a great feeling.

footnotegirl · November 2012

If AMA is your only risk, and you are 35!! (not that AMA) then go ahead and have fun! I was 39 during T1 and there were no issues. I would say not to wait!

ellajune2012 · November 2012

apk1971:
Also, as far as "high risk" indicators go, the medical community has pigeon-holed women of a certain age, as far as I'm concerned. When you read the increase in the number of women over the age of 35 (and heaven forbid 40) having babies, those percentages should reflect change in demographic. They do not. So get your checkups, have tests you feel you need and enjoy the freedom that goes along with a later life child. I don't have the same anxieties, i.e. relationship with my husband, insecurites (emotional and financial). It's a great feeling.

I totally agree. I'm in better shape now, physically, emotionally and mentally than I was in my 20s. Not to mention better off financially. I don't get the 'high risk' thing based just on a number, but I'm not going to sweat it too much.

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