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Hi! I wonder if having intercourse with penetration while I am menstruating can cause a vaginal infection? I have had sex while menstruating and usually nothing happens. But as I grow older I have noticed that my vagina has become sensitive and I do suffer from vaginal infections quite often. So, I want to know if having sex in my last days of menstruation is potentially bad for my vagina.
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There is basically nothing wrong with intercourse during menstruation, but it can potentially increase the likelihood of changes in the normal bacterial flora in the vagina and thus lead to either fungal or bacterial infections. This will vary greatly from person to person, and it sounds like you have a slightly sensitive bacterial flora. If this is new for you, it may be wise to rule out venereal diseases. Otherwise, the mucous membrane can also change with age or when contraceptives are changed. You can talk more about this with your GP to see if there is anything you can do to prevent this problem. But sometimes there is not much to do other than to accept it.
Good luck!
Best regards,
the GP