Clinical medicine regards sexual intercourse during menstruation as a taboo and one of the causes of infertility.
Medical research has confirmed that the reproductive organs during menstruation are more prone to inflammation than usual, because during menstruation, when the pelvic cavity is congested and the endometrium is shed, some wounds are caused on the surface of the uterine cavity; the uterine opening is usually tight. If the vagina is closed, it should be opened slightly at this time so that germs can easily pass through; the acidity in the vagina is diluted by menstrual blood. After the acidity is reduced, it cannot prevent the growth and reproduction of germs; the menstrual blood in the vagina is also a good nutrient for the growth and reproduction of germs. These situations will create opportunities for germs to invade the reproductive organs. In addition, during menstruation, the vagina is congested and prone to abrasions and inflammation. Therefore, sexual intercourse during menstruation can easily cause reproductive tract infection and infertility.
During sexual intercourse during menstruation, due to the entry of the male genitals, as well as the contraction of the uterus and anal sphincter during orgasm, the menstrual blood flow can be obstructed, and the broken endometrium will flow back into the abdominal cavity or fallopian tube. Fallopian tube implantation can cause endometriosis in the fallopian tube, blocking the fallopian tube and causing infertility. Endometriosis can also be combined with ovarian function abnormalities, causing the ovaries to become enlarged and cystic, which is called ovarian endometrial cysts. Because of adhesion and inactivity, the cyst is filled with black-red viscous liquid, which is similar in color to chocolate, so it is also called \”ovarian chocolate cyst\”. This is also an important cause of infertility.
When having sex during menstruation, sperm easily encounters blood cells that overflow from the damaged endometrium, often sensitizing the immune cells in them and producing anti-sperm antibodies. Once they come into contact with sperm again, they will be stimulated. A strong immune rejection reaction occurs, killing sperm or preventing its activity. Animal experiments have also observed that anti-sperm antibodies are not produced during normal sexual intercourse in rabbits, but if artificial trauma is caused in the genitals in advance, anti-sperm antibodies can be produced after sexual intercourse. Once anti-sperm immune antibodies are aroused in the human body, they can often last for several years or even decades, causing more stubborn infertility.
It can be seen that couples should pay attention to avoid sexual intercourse during menstruation to protect the fertility and health of the mother.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”The Clear \”Conception\” Plan\” Author: Sun Jianqiu and Xie Yingbiao