Patient's question:
Can women have sex during their menstrual period? Some people say it's not okay, why?Doctor's answer:
No, having sex during menstruation will not lead to pregnancy. Having sex during menstruation can easily cause infections. The dangers of having sex during menstruation are significant: (1) It can easily cause various inflammations, such as endometritis, fallopian tube inflammation, pelvic inflammation, and infertility. (2) The uterine contractions caused by having sex during menstruation can push menstrual blood into the abdominal cavity, increasing the risk of endometriosis. (3) During menstruation, some sperm and other components of semen may enter a woman's bloodstream through small blood vessel breaks, stimulating the immune system to form anti-sperm antibodies and leading to immunological infertility. (4) Various blood-borne infectious diseases can be transmitted between partners. (5) Having sex during menstruation can cause increased bleeding or prolonged bleeding duration.