Patient's question:
Recently, my husband and I had sex, and I felt severe pain in my vagina. Three days after intercourse, I noticed more discharge than usual, with a strong odor. I went to the gynecology department, where they diagnosed me with cervical inflammation. The doctor strictly advised me not to have sex during medication. When I told my husband about it, he asked if cervical inflammation is contagious. Can cervical inflammation be transmitted?Doctor's answer:
If there is acute cervicitis, sexual activity must be strictly prohibited because sexual intercourse can cause congestion and swelling of the mucous membranes, leading to skin breakdown, which is unfavorable for complete recovery from the disease. If there is a significant presence of trichomonas, candidiasis, mycoplasma, or other infectious agents, engaging in sexual activity can result in mucosal contact with pathogens, which can be transmitted to males through close contact, causing conditions such as urethritis and prostatitis.