After a heart attack it is possible to return to sexual activity in about 6 weeks because, although there is a great fear in relation to the functioning of the heart, in most cases the heart muscle has enough time to recover and return to normal functioning to maintain this type of activity.
However, it is always recommended to question the cardiologist about the onset of sexual activity, since the recovery time may vary according to the severity of the infarction.
Therefore, the best option is to initiate intimate contact as soon as the doctor releases, because the longer you wait, the greater the chances of developing fears and anxieties that make it harder to resume active sex life.
6 most common questions
After suffering a heart attack is normal to feel some fear at the time of having sexual contact again. Therefore, the most important is to get all the doubts with the cardiologist. Some of the question
1. Can I have a heart attack again during sex?
The onset of a new heart attack due to intimate contact is very rare, not being more dangerous than the activities of daily living. In fact, the amount of energy needed during sexual activity is similar to that needed to climb one or two flights of stairs, for example.
2. Is it safe to use erectile dysfunction medicines like Viagra?
Generally this type of medication can be used without risk because it does not overload the heart, but should be avoided whenever other nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, are used, which helps treat chest pain.
In any case, it is always advised to consult the cardiologist before using this type of medication, to ensure that there is no interaction with any other treatment medication.
3. Is it normal to feel more tired?
In many cases, sexual activity can cause more fatigue after the infarction, however, it is possible to overcome this problem, giving preference to the intimate contact after a rest period, such as morning or after taking a nap.
4. When should I avoid intimate contact?
It is advised to avoid sexual activity when there are symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat or lightheaded feeling. In these cases it is still recommended to consult the cardiologist before doing any type of physical activity.
5. Are there dangerous sexual positions?
During intimate contact, all positions can be made as long as they are comfortable and do not cause stress. Already people who needed to do bypass should avoid being "over". A good way to maintain comfortable positions is to use cushions to support the body, for example.
6. Can medications affect sexual contact?
Although heart function is not an obstacle to the practice of sexual activity, some of the medications prescribed by the doctor after a heart attack can reduce libido in both men and women. Already in men, the use of this type of medication can still hinder the erection.
In these cases, it is advised to inform the cardiologist so that the medicines are adjusted. These are very common problems and so there should be no fear of talking to the doctor.
