Patient's question:
It's just that during cohabitation, she happened to have her period, and while she was in the middle of it, she found there was a lot of menstrual blood. Is this going to cause any illness? I heard from older people that it could be life-threatening, saying it would take effect within no more than 100 days and that it would be certain death. Is that true?Doctor's answer:
Having sexual intercourse during menstruation can lead to the following adverse consequences: First, due to mutual excitement, the insertion of the penis may cause congestion in the female reproductive organs, leading to increased menstrual flow and prolonged periods. Second, during sexual intercourse at this time, 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 many tiny wounds and broken capillaries in the endometrium, potentially infecting the endometrium and even affecting the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs, thereby causing unnecessary trouble for the woman. Third, menstrual secretions entering the male urethra may also cause urethritis. Fourth, sexual intercourse during menstruation can cause sperm to encounter endometrial tissue fragments at the site of damage and even enter the bloodstream, potentially triggering the production of antisperm antibodies, leading to immunological infertility or sterility. Fifth, during menstruation, sexual arousal can cause uterine contractions, potentially squeezing endometrial tissue fragments into the pelvic cavity, leading to endometriosis and subsequent infertility. Therefore, for the health of both partners and reproductive health, sexual intercourse during menstruation should be avoided under all circumstances.