Patient's question:
I was having sex with my boyfriend on the third day of my period, and at that time, I felt the flow was relatively light. It wasn't much, and I also didn't experience any cramping. Now that it's passed, I've noticed some discomfort in my lower abdomen. I want to ask a doctor if this could have any negative effects. What should I pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
Hello, sexual activity during menstruation does not lead to pregnancy. Intercourse is prohibited during menstruation because the endometrium forms wounds during this period, and the immune system of various systems declines, making it easy to cause infections such as endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and adnexitis. Additionally, during female sexual arousal, uterine contractions may cause menstrual blood to flow back into the pelvic cavity, leading to endometrial implantation and causing endometriosis. Please be cautious.