Red-Light Relations
The true story of Xiao Li, 33 years old: She had been happily married for 5 years. However, two months ago, she started experiencing mild abdominal pain and unusual vaginal bleeding. Xiao Li delayed seeking medical attention, thinking it was due to a common disorder, not to mention the frequent intimacy with her husband made her hesitant.
When the pain became unbearable, she finally went to the hospital. Upon waking up, the first thing the doctor told her was to go to a central hospital for cancer screening as soon as possible.
After a series of tests, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in stage 3. It was even more shocking to find that her husband’s habits were closely related to the cause. To be precise, their unhealthy marital habits were to blame.
It turned out that her husband had a high libido and demanded intimacy even during her period. Xiao Li, wanting to please her husband, did not refuse, and for over a decade, intimacy during menstruation became the norm.
However, Xiao Li’s doctor warned that having intercourse during menstruation is extremely dangerous for a woman’s health. This is because the endometrium is very sensitive during this time and is easily damaged. If intercourse, especially vigorous, occurs, it can cause tearing, bleeding, or inflammation of the cervix. If this situation recurs frequently and is not treated decisively, it can eventually lead to cervical cancer.
Not to mention, the cervix is open during this time, and the vaginal environment is always moist. Changing hormones also create favorable conditions for bacteria and viruses to invade. Common infections include yeast infections and HPV, which are all high-risk factors for cervical diseases, especially cervical cancer.
In conclusion, intimacy during the red-light period is harmful, and couples who practice this should stop immediately before it’s too late.
Smoking
Many husbands have a smoking habit, some even smoking excessively. Their habit of smoking even when their wives are around can be very harmful.
Women who smoke are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer as non-smokers. Components of tobacco smoke have been found in the cervical mucus of smoking women. Researchers believe that these substances damage the DNA of cervical cells and may contribute to the development of cervical cancer. Smoking also weakens the immune system, making it less effective in fighting HPV infections.
Not Using Condoms
Many people find condoms uncomfortable and choose not to use them, but this habit is extremely dangerous. If a man is carrying the HPV virus, there is a high chance he will infect his partner. Condoms are not just a contraceptive method but also an important defense against sexually transmitted infections.
Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer
– Abnormal vaginal bleeding: This can include bleeding after sexual intercourse, bleeding after menopause, spotting between periods, prolonged or heavy periods, or bleeding after douching.
– Unusual vaginal discharge: The discharge may contain a small amount of blood and can occur between periods or after menopause.
– Yellowish vaginal discharge with a foul odor or bloody mucus.
– Pelvic pain, frequent urination, and discomfort during urination.
– Pain during sexual intercourse.
– Pain in the pelvic region.
As the disease progresses, more severe symptoms may include:
– Swollen legs.
– Problems with urination or defecation. Blood in urine or stool when cancer invades the bladder or rectum.
– Unexplained fatigue and weight loss
