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Why do pregnant women have abdominal pain during sex?

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Asked on:Apr 15, 2026 03:02 PM

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  • Gullveig Gullveig

    Apr 15, 2026

      Pregnant women during sex stomach ache what's going on ? Abdominal pain during sexual intercourse may occur after pregnancy, which is related to the contraction of the muscles of the reproductive tract.

      Sexual intercourse is a kind of mechanical stimulation that can make female Congestion of the vulva, pelvic cavity, and reproductive organs. When a woman becomes sexually excited, she passes through the vagina, Uterus Around the neck nerve The peripheral reflex causes involuntary rhythmic and strong contraction of the perineum, vagina, pelvic muscles, and uterine muscles, resulting in abdominal pain.

      Sexual intercourse triggers uterine contractions, which are also closely related to prostaglandins. Because the E and F families in prostaglandins have a strong excitatory effect on the pregnant uterus and can stimulate uterine contractions. During sexual intercourse, the uterus is mechanically stimulated, which causes the release of endogenous prostaglandins in the uterus through nerve reflexes and body fluid regulation. In addition, the man's semen contains a large amount of prostaglandins. Under the action of prostaglandins from both men and women, the uterus contracts strongly, causing the woman to feel abdominal pain after intercourse.

      The contraction of the uterus not only makes pregnant women feel abdominal pain, but may also cause miscarriage, premature birth , premature placental detachment and premature rupture of membranes, etc., thus endangering mother and baby healthy . Therefore, obstetricians and gynecologists remind expectant fathers and expectant mothers that it is not advisable to have sexual intercourse in the early and late stages of pregnancy, and that sexual intercourse should also be restrained in the second trimester. Once abdominal pain occurs during intercourse, room sharing is prohibited. >>>>> Pregnant woman appears7Be careful with these symptoms