Patient's question:
In these days, my husband came back from a business trip from a distant place. We haven't seen each other for several months, but it happened that my period started. It's the second day now, and the flow is quite heavy. I don't know if women can have sex during their period, and I also don't know how to handle it if they do. What kind of help I need: Can I have sex during my period?Doctor's answer:
Having sexual intercourse during menstruation can easily lead to inflammatory infections, such as endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and adnexitis. It can also cause an increase in menstrual flow and prolong the duration of menstruation. It has no significant impact on men. If you only had this sexual encounter, it's not guaranteed that you would be infected. Pay attention to maintaining external genital hygiene and clean it regularly. Remember to wait until menstruation is completely over before resuming sexual activity. The vagina of a normal woman has a slightly acidic environment, forming a natural defense barrier that protects against bacterial invasion.