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Post-PTE and DVP sexual activity
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Post-PTE and DVP sexual activity
by McMillan, Dec 13, 2007 08:28AM
I've had deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism about two weeks ago. I'm currently on dicoumarin drugs (warfarin). I would be most grateful if you could tell me whether there are any restrictions regarding resuming sexual activity (how soon can one resume them, and whether any special care must be taken).
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Dec 14, 2007 03:58PM
, Dec 14, 2007 03:58PM
Warfarin anticoagulation predisposes a person to easy, sustained bleeding or bruising, in response to often very minimal trauma. You can resume sexual activity but not engage in any activity that would fall in the category of "rough sex."
Your doctors should be able to tell you the most likely cause of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). If the cause is obvious, no further testing is necessary and you should remain on the anticoagulant for no less than 3 to 6 months. If the cause is not really apparent, you should have a comprehensive evaluation of your general health and of your blood clotting factors by a physician, experienced both with DVT and the reasons why it occurs, especially when accompanied by pulmonary thromboembolism, "for no good reason". There is always a reason and that needs to be determined so that you will not remain at risk for recurrence, both during and with discontinuation of the anticoagulation.
Your doctors should be able to tell you the most likely cause of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). If the cause is obvious, no further testing is necessary and you should remain on the anticoagulant for no less than 3 to 6 months. If the cause is not really apparent, you should have a comprehensive evaluation of your general health and of your blood clotting factors by a physician, experienced both with DVT and the reasons why it occurs, especially when accompanied by pulmonary thromboembolism, "for no good reason". There is always a reason and that needs to be determined so that you will not remain at risk for recurrence, both during and with discontinuation of the anticoagulation.
