Patient's question:
I am a 21-year-old female. My daughter has no sexual activity, and I also pay attention to her hygiene. However, recently the girl has been feeling itchy in her external genital area, and her studies have been affected. She is very troubled.Question: Can patients with pelvic inflammatory disease have sexual intercourse?
Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease patients are advised to treat the inflammation before resuming sexual activity. Pelvic inflammatory disease is usually caused by poor hygiene or bacterial/fungal infections. Sexual activity during the inflammatory period can easily lead to lower back pain and severe transmission. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment can be adopted. During treatment, sexual activity is not recommended to prevent cross-infection and affect the efficacy of medication. Then, patients need to maintain a balanced diet, follow a regular schedule, and regulate physical and mental health. In daily life, it is important to maintain a good mood, eat more light, soft, and liquid foods, drink plenty of water, and consume more vegetables and fruits.