What are the adverse consequences of having sex during menstruation?

　　one person female The patient has been married for more than three years, and one thing has always made her feel embarrassed. Her husband is a man with a strong sexual desire, but her menstrual cycle is short (usually 24 days), and sometimes it lasts as long as 6 to 8 days. The husband complained quite a bit because he could not have sex during menstruation. There were times when I really wanted him to make an exception, but I was afraid something would go wrong. To be honest, I still don’t know why I can’t have sex during menstruation, so I went to the doctor hoping to explain.

　　A professor at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine pointed out that what this woman raised is a very common problem, especially among young couples who have just gotten married, where this kind of uneasiness occurs more frequently. It is necessary to provide them with guidance on menstrual sexual hygiene.

　　Menstruation is a physiological phenomenon unique to women. During the menstrual period, various parts of the body will undergo some changes. The most prominent changes are: the excitability of the cerebral cortex is reduced, and the body's resistance is worse than usual; Uterus The endometrium sloughs off and bleeds, the uterine orifice opens, and the alkaline menstrual blood neutralizes the acidic environment of the vagina, reducing vaginal acidity and weakening the natural barrier function.

　　If you have sex during menstruation, the following adverse consequences will occur:

　　First, due to the excitement of both parties, penile insertion will cause congestion in the female genitals, leading to increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation;

　　The second is sexual intercourse at this time, male The 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 broken small blood vessels in the endometrium, infecting the endometrium and even involving the fallopian tubes and pelvic organs, thus causing unnecessary trouble to the woman;

　　Third, menstrual secretions entering the male urethra may also cause urethritis;

　　The fourth is having sex during menstruation, because sperm When the damaged part of the endometrium meets the overflowing blood cells and even enters the blood, it can induce the production of anti-sperm antibodies, leading to immune infertility , infertility.

　　Fifth, during menstruation, due to uterine contraction during sexual impulse, endometrial fragments can be squeezed into the pelvic cavity, causing endometriosis, leading to infertility occurrence.

　　Therefore, for the sake of both bodies healthy and reproductive health, no matter what the circumstances, sexual intercourse during menstruation should be prohibited.