Is endometritis caused by sexual activity during the menstrual period?

Patient's question:

During my period, I also had sexual relations with my husband. Today, I felt extremely uncomfortable in my uterus, so I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said I had endometritis.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it is mainly caused by general pathogenic bacteria infection and is common during menstruation, miscarriage, and postpartum: such as residual placenta and fetal membranes during delivery, sexual intercourse during menstruation, long-term uterine bleeding, incomplete miscarriage infection, unsterilized gynecological examinations, upward infection during intrauterine procedures such as induced abortion and various vaginal surgeries, upward infection from cervical inflammation and vaginitis, and infection caused by the necrosis of endometrial polyps or submucosal myomas.

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