Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Can pregnancy occur during intercourse during menstruation?Doctor's answer:
Coitus during menstruation does not lead to pregnancy. Sexual activity during a woman's menstrual period can easily introduce bacteria from the external genitalia and perineum (the area between the vaginal opening and the anus) into the vagina, cervix, and even the uterus. Bacteria thrive and multiply in the presence of blood, leading to local inflammation known as endometritis. This condition not only causes fever and lower abdominal pain but also results in increased menstrual bleeding and prolonged menstruation.