Patient's question:
Patient Gender:Description of the Problem: What are the consequences of having sex during menstruation?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The harm caused by sexual activity during menstruation is significant. First, due to mutual excitement, the insertion of the penis can cause congestion in the female reproductive organs, leading to increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation. Second, during this time, sexual intercourse may introduce bacteria into the vagina. Menstrual blood is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms, making it easy for bacteria to multiply and spread along the many tiny wounds and broken capillaries in the endometrium, potentially infecting the endometrium and even affecting the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs, thereby causing unnecessary trouble for the woman. Third, menstrual secretions entering the male urethra may also lead to the development of urethritis. Fourth, sexual intercourse during menstruation can cause sperm to encounter endometrial wounds and spilled blood cells, or even enter the bloodstream, potentially triggering the production of antisperm antibodies, which may result in immunological infertility or sterility. Fifth, during menstruation, sexual arousal can cause uterine contractions, potentially squeezing fragments of endometrium into the pelvic cavity, leading to endometriosis and subsequent infertility.