Patient's question:
Due to work reasons, my husband and I have been living separately. We finally managed to meet, and it's a good thing that my husband came back. However, I was on my period, and I didn't agree to having sex. But my husband kept talking and talking, and we ended up having sex recently. I'm very worried about getting a gynecological disease. I want to know if there are any benefits to having sex during menstruation.What kind of help do you need: What are the benefits of having sex during menstruation?
Doctor's answer:
It is not advisable during menstruation. 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 menstruation. Secondly, the male reproductive organs 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 small wounds and broken capillaries in the endometrium, potentially infecting the endometrium and even affecting the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs, thereby causing harm to the woman. Additionally, menstrual secretions entering the male urethra may also cause urethritis. Furthermore, during coitus during menstruation, sperm may encounter damaged areas of the endometrium and even, potentially entering the bloodstream.