Sex After Septoplasty and Sinus Surgery?

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Hello, I've had an endoscopic sinus surgery and septoplasty some days ago. My doctor didn't gave me any specific guidance, and I've had sex with my wife from the 2nd day after surgery. I saw some websites which prohibited patients from strenuous activities as sex, so I was wondering if it is so harmful? And if yes why? or it will just cause bleeding from sinuses? I have headache now, and I'm really worried so any help is so appreciated! Thanks in advance for your attention!

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

Any type of strenuous activity including sexual intercourse
should be avoided for at least three to four weeks following septoplasty.Strenuous activity can elevate blood pressure
and pulse rates and lead to hemodynamic changes.These changes can result in post-operative
complications such as bleeding, bruising and prolonged swelling.In addition, this type of physical exertion
could inadvertently traumatize the nose.Under these circumstances, the potential for wound healing complications
would be expected to increase.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

After surgery we do request a restriction in activities that may elevate your blood pressure, cause changes in body temperature etc.. so sex should probably be avoided for a week. The other issue that we encounter with sex after surgery is that sometimes things get bumped in the midst of the moment so be cautious!

Sex After Septoplasty and Sinus Surgery?

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