Pulmonary Embolism Support Group

That's interesting. No one even mentioned the subject of sex to me. I really do think that you have to go with how you feel on this one. I think a month is an arbitrary span of time. If you feel up to it, why not, as long as you're not over-exerting yourself.

I told the doc we weren't talking about Olympics...but he said not to increase my heart rate...until the Coumadin was at a stable dose. At least, I think that was his reasoning. A month seems arbitrary to me also. This is really bugging me, my dh is afraid to touch me...

I had sex the day I got out of the hospital (7 days post PE diagnosis). It wasn't easy, but I survived.

My doctor said I couldn't have sex for 6 weeks, just because of my hysterectomy. Otherwise the specialist said your body will tell you what you can and cannot do. I would think that as long as you take it easy it should be okay.

I got married just 2 days out of the hospital, 7 days post PE/DVT. I wasn't about to miss my first night with my husband despite the fact that I was COMPLETELY exhausted from being up on my feet the entire day.

As everyone's said, judge when it's ok based on how you feel. Definately DON'T over-exhert yourself. Once you get going, if need be, then take breaks or stop all together. Considering the circumstances, your partner definately won't be upset if you can't make it through or need breaks!!

my doctor said nothing about sex, other then now i have no birth control protection and won't from now on.
i think it's probably up to you and how you're feeling. I don't see how it could be a bad thing if you feel up to it. Probably helpful to be relaxed and feel some loving energy instead of all the stress that comes along with a PE.

My doctor said just to mindful of the intensity and duration. Had "some" two weeks after released from hospital. Obviously pretty intense...tired the next day...but worth it.

My doctor didn't say no sex she said don't get pregnant because of the risk. She also said take it easy during sex. My boyfriend is afraid because of the lung damage. I think a month is too long if you are feeling ok and up to it. If you get tired from simple task then think twice and go with your doctors advice.

Before my release from the hospital that was one of the questions I asked. My dr. advised me to wait 16 days. His reasoning was something along the lines of after that length of time the blood clots "fix" and won't move. Atleast, that's what I think he said.

Hey good for you for wanting it. I am 3 months out and the thought doesn't appeal to me at all. I don't feel at all attractive and feel like I'm still "fragile". Go for it !!