Red Flag Relationships
A True Story of Xiao Li, age 33: She had been happily married for five years. However, two months ago, she started experiencing mild abdominal pain and unusual vaginal bleeding. Due to her assumption that it was a common disorder, she delayed seeking medical attention, not to mention the frequent intimacy with her husband, which made her hesitant.
Eventually, the pain became unbearable, and Xiao Li had to go to the hospital. When she regained consciousness, 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 of her illness. To be precise, their unhealthy marital habits were to blame.
It turned out that Xiao Li’s husband had a high libido and would insist on intercourse even during her menstrual period. To please her husband, Xiao Li would not 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 occurs, especially if it is forceful, 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.
Additionally, the cervix is open during this time, and the vaginal environment is always moist. Hormonal changes also 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 couples who engage in this practice should stop immediately before it’s too late.
Husband’s Habits That Increase Cervical Cancer Risk
Smoking
Many husbands have a smoking habit, some even smoking excessively. Even when they are near their wives, they do not refrain from smoking, and secondhand smoking 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’s ability to fight HPV infections.
Not Using Condoms
Some 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.
– Yellow vaginal discharge with a foul odor or discharge with blood streaks.
– Lower abdominal pain, frequent urination, and discomfort during urination.
– Pain during sexual intercourse.
– Pelvic pain.
As the disease progresses, more severe symptoms may appear, including:
– Swollen legs.
– Difficulty urinating or defecating. Blood in urine or stool when cancer invades the bladder or rectum.
– Unexplained fatigue and weight loss
