Is there a relationship between adnexitis and sexual intercourse?
Mar 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
In general, whether salpingitis is related to sexual intercourse depends on the specific circumstances. When pathogens invade the female reproductive tract, they may cause inflammatory reactions in the fallopian tubes and ovaries—such as those caused by mycoplasma, chlamydia, or gonococcus—leading to adnexitis. During sexual intercourse, pathogens may travel upward from the vagina through the cervix and endometrium, potentially triggering adnexitis.
In general, whether salpingitis is related to sexual intercourse depends on the specific circumstances. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Yes
When pathogens invade the female reproductive tract, they may cause inflammatory reactions in the fallopian tubes and ovaries—such as those caused by mycoplasma, chlamydia, or gonococcus—leading to salpingitis. During sexual intercourse, pathogens may travel upward from the vagina through the cervix and endometrium, potentially triggering salpingitis.
2. No
Some patients may develop salpingitis even without sexual intercourse, for example due to poor hygiene or abdominal surgery; therefore, it is not necessarily related to sexual activity.
In daily life, individuals should pay attention to personal hygiene. It is not recommended to have overly frequent sexual intercourse or multiple sexual partners. Patients should seek timely medical attention when experiencing discomfort and receive standardized treatment under a doctor's guidance, which helps promote recovery.
