Patient's question:
During the menstrual period, I had some sexual encounters, and now my body doesn't feel any discomfort. I know that having sex during menstruation is bad for the body, so I won't do it during my period anymore. Will I only be at risk of gynecological diseases? Does having sex during a menstrual period increase the incidence of gynecological diseases?Doctor's answer:
The menstrual period is strictly prohibited for sexual intercourse, as the endometrium has wounds during this time, and the immunity of various systems decreases, making it easy to cause inflammation, leading to conditions such as endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and adnexitis. If you currently have no discomfort, it is recommended to carefully observe and avoid preventive medication. If symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, yellow discharge with a bad odor, or vulvar itching reappear during the observation period, it may be caused by infection, and you should seek medical attention promptly at the gynecology department.In addition, during the treatment of gynecological diseases, besides timely medical treatment, the patient's dietary condition and mental state are also particularly important. The patient must maintain a positive mood and eat a balanced diet to avoid unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of gynecological diseases.