What are the harms of sexual intercourse during menstruation?

Can you have sex during your menstrual period? This is a common question, and many women do not have a clear idea about it. In fact, from a physiological point of view, women's body resistance will decrease during their menstrual period, bacteria will easily invade, and may cause symptoms such as endometritis and uterine membrane ectopic. Next, the editor will take stock of its harms for you.

When a woman has her period, the endometrium (the layer of tissue inside the uterus) peels off piece by piece. During sexual intercourse during menstruation, it is easy to bring bacteria from around the vulva and perineum (the area between the vaginal opening and the anus) into the vagina, cervix and even the uterus. The bacteria grow and multiply where there is blood, causing inflammation on the spot, which is called endometritis. Not only does it cause fever and lower abdominal pain, but it also causes increased menstrual bleeding and prolonged menstruation.

If the infecting bacteria are highly virulent, they may spread through the lymphatic vessels of the endometrium to the outside of the uterus and enter the pelvic cavity, causing acute adnexitis (including the fallopian tubes and ovaries) and pelvic peritonitis. This will not only cause fever and abdominal pain, but may also affect future fertility. Once the fallopian tubes become inflamed, adhesions may occur. In severe cases, the lumen of the tubes may be blocked, and conception may be impossible as sperm cannot pass through.

For example, during menstruation, when the woman's excitement reaches its peak, the uterus will contract. At this time, the endometrial fragments that have fallen off the uterine cavity can enter the fallopian tubes with the pressure of the uterine contraction, and then enter the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity along the fallopian tubes. No matter where they fall, they will grow on the spot, causing endometriosis. This disease can cause adhesions between the fallopian tubes, uterus, and pelvic cavity, and can also cause hypertrophy of the ovarian surface and blood retention, which can not only destroy the normal development and growth of the eggs, but also affect ovulation, and ultimately cause infertility.

The male genitals may bring bacteria into the vagina. Menstrual blood is a good breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms. Bacteria can easily breed and spread along many tiny wounds and ruptured blood vessels in the endometrium, infecting the endometrium and even affecting the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs, thus causing unnecessary troubles to the woman.

The editor has listed so many disadvantages of sexual life during menstruation, simply because he thinks that for the physical health and reproductive health of both parties, sexual intercourse during menstruation should be prohibited under any circumstances. Be patient for a moment, and you will be happy for a lifetime. During menstruation, you should pay special attention to some things. Women should know how to protect themselves, and men should be caring husbands.