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When to stop having sex before a colonoscopy?

I will be having a colonoscopy. I want to know when to stop having anal sex before a colonoscopy.

Male | 50 years old

4 Answers

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48 hours
The night before the colonoscopy
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I think refraining from anal sex for 1 week would be prudent to make sure the endoscopist doesn't mistake any rectal trauma for an inflammatory condition.
Sexual activity can be continued without problem.