Many people have a stereotype that gynecological diseases are related to sexual activity, and that if you don't have sex, you will naturally stay away from gynecological diseases.
But that's not the truth!
Li Ye, director of the gynecology department at Beijing Hospital, told Xiaojiu, " Gynecological diseases include vulvar diseases, vaginal diseases, uterine diseases, fallopian tube diseases, and ovarian diseases. Not all gynecological diseases are related to sexual activity. Those related to sexual activity are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other gynecological diseases that have absolutely no connection to sexual activity, such as uterine fibroids and ovarian tumors. "
To be precise, for people who have never had sexual intercourse, the chances of developing gynecological inflammation and cervical cancer are greatly reduced, but the chances of developing other gynecological diseases are about the same as those who have had sexual intercourse.
The relationship between sexual activity and gynecological inflammation
While sexual activity does play a role in gynecological inflammation, the connection is not absolute. Women who are not sexually active can also develop vaginitis. For example, exposure to unclean water, such as hot springs or swimming in unclean bodies of water; infrequent washing of underwear; and the use of substandard sanitary napkins or tampons can all contribute to inflammation.
In her clinical practice, Dr. Li Ye encountered women who developed vulvitis despite not having sexual intercourse. It was later discovered that this was because they used poor-quality sanitary napkins during their menstrual period, which led to the growth of a large number of bacteria and the resulting vulvitis and inflammation.
The above are individual cases. Strictly speaking, the chances of developing inflammation are much lower for women who do not have sexual intercourse than for women who do.
It's important to note that "no sexual activity" here refers to virgins; women who haven't had sexual intercourse recently are not included in this category . Even after sexual activity, a woman's vagina remains a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. For women with weakened immune systems, abnormal blood sugar levels, obesity, or a family history of diabetes, the genital area is highly susceptible to fungal infections.
Gynecological diseases unrelated to sexual activity
1. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not related to sexual activity and is mainly caused by high androgen levels, insulin resistance, obesity, etc.
2. Diseases such as uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, and ovarian cysts.
For example, the growth and enlargement of uterine fibroids are unrelated to whether or not one has had sexual intercourse.
Dr. Li Ye shared a case of a 28-year-old woman who had never had sexual intercourse and was diagnosed with submucosal uterine fibroids. After obtaining her family's consent, she underwent a hymenotomy followed by a vaginal submucosal fibroid removal.
It should be noted that women who have never had sexual intercourse but whose hymen was damaged during surgery can obtain a certificate from the hospital stating that "the hymen tear was caused by iatrogenic treatment."
Let's talk about ovarian cysts, which is a broad category, including corpus luteum cysts, teratomas, serous cystadenomas, mucinous cystadenomas, granulosa cell tumors, etc. The occurrence of these cysts is unrelated to sexual activity. However, if these cysts twist or rupture during sexual intercourse, leading to necrosis or bleeding of the ovary or fallopian tubes, or pelvic infection, then they are likely involved.
Masturbation can also lead to gynecological diseases.
If hygiene is not properly maintained during masturbation, or if unclean objects enter the vagina, the chances of developing inflammation are relatively high. You should first wash your hands and sex toys with warm water and soap to ensure they are very clean. In addition to proper cleaning, toys should be used with a condom to prevent potential bacteria from entering the body.
Secondly, when using sex toys, people often don't know the depth of penetration, which can cause vaginal injury . It's important to remind everyone that you should never use fruits or vegetables like cucumbers, eggplants, carrots, or bananas as substitutes for sex toys. Firstly, these can cause genital damage and other problems, so using them for masturbation is not recommended.
Xiao Jiu concludes by saying that people should stop associating gynecological diseases with sexual activity in the future, as the two are not necessarily causally related.
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