Red-Light Relations
The true story of Xiao Li, 33: She had been married for 5 years, and her married life was happy. However, 2 months ago, she started experiencing mild abdominal pain and unusual vaginal bleeding. Because she thought it was due to a common disorder, she delayed going to the hospital, not to mention the frequent intimacy with her husband, which made her hesitate.
It wasn’t until the pain became unbearable that she finally went to the hospital. When Xiao Li woke up, the first thing the doctor told her was that she should go to a central hospital for cancer screening as soon as possible.
After a series of tests, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 3. What was even more shocking was that the investigation of her medical history indicated that her husband was closely related to the cause of the disease. To be more precise, it was due to the couple’s unhealthy intimate habits.
It turned out that Xiao Li’s husband had a high libido and would make demands even during her period. To please her husband, Xiao Li didn’t refuse, and for over ten years, intimacy during menstruation became a regular occurrence.
However, Xiao Li’s doctor warned that having intercourse during menstruation is extremely dangerous for a woman’s health. This is because, during menstruation, the endometrium is very sensitive and easily damaged. If intercourse, especially vigorous intercourse, occurs, it can cause tearing, bleeding, or inflammation of the cervix. If this situation recurs frequently and is not treated decisively, it will eventually lead to cervical cancer.
Not to mention, at this time, the cervix is widened, and the vaginal environment is always moist, and hormonal changes will create favorable conditions for bacteria and viruses to invade easily. Common infections include yeast infections and HPV, which are all high-risk factors for cervical and uterine diseases, especially cervical cancer.
In conclusion, intimacy during menstruation is harmful, and if any couples are currently practicing this, they should stop immediately before it’s too late.
Smoking
Many husbands have a smoking habit, some even smoking excessively. They continue to smoke even when they are near their wives, and secondhand smoking can be very harmful as well.
Women who smoke have twice the risk of cervical cancer compared to 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’s ability to fight off HPV infections.
Not Using Condoms
Many people feel uncomfortable using condoms and choose not to wear them, but this habit is very dangerous.
If a man is carrying the HPV virus, there is a high possibility that 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 or prolonged and heavy periods; and 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 discharge with blood-tinged mucus.
– Lower abdominal pain, frequent urination, and discomfort during urination.
– Pain during sexual intercourse.
– Pelvic pain.
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
