Patient's question:
Can you have sex on the last day of your period?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, were you having intercourse on the last day before your period was about to end? In this case, it should be that your period has not completely stopped, so there may still be a small amount of bleeding after intercourse, which is a normal phenomenon. Engaging in sexual activity during menstruation can lead to adverse consequences. Firstly, the insertion of the penis can cause congestion in the female reproductive organs, leading to increased menstrual flow and prolonged periods. Secondly, the male reproductive organ 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 inner lining of the endometrium through many small wounds and broken capillaries, potentially infecting the endometrium and even affecting the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs, thereby causing harm to the woman. Thirdly, menstrual secretions entering the male urethra may also cause urethritis.