Patient's question:
I got married last year, and recently I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain. It's especially bad during my period, and I'm very worried it might affect fertility. I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Could you please tell me what the consequences of having sex during menstruation are?Doctor's answer:
Hello, sexual activity during the menstrual period is more likely to exacerbate pelvic congestion, leading to prolonged menstruation, increased menstrual flow, and other gynecological sequelae such as dysmenorrhea. Additionally, during sexual intercourse, bacteria attached to the male penis, urethra, and female vaginal opening can enter the female reproductive tract, potentially causing genital infections and damaging the endometrium that has not yet fully recovered. Women should avoid resuming normal sexual activity until 2-3 days after the menstrual period has ended, as this is more beneficial for their reproductive health.