Can a man with inflammation transmit it to a woman?
Mar 17, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, whether inflammation in males can be transmitted to females mainly depends on the nature and type of the inflammation. Non-reproductive system inflammations generally do not transmit to females. However, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may potentially be passed on to females. If you experience any discomfort, please seek medical attention promptly and undergo symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. A detailed analysis is as follows:
Generally speaking, whether inflammation in males can be transmitted to females mainly depends on the nature and type of the inflammation. If the inflammation is caused by non-infectious factors, it typically will not be transmitted to females. However, if it is caused by infectious pathogens, it may be transmissible to females. If any discomfort occurs, please seek medical attention promptly and undergo symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If a male's inflammation is caused by non-infectious factors, such as arthritis caused by autoimmune diseases or balanitis caused by local injury or allergies, this type of inflammation does not involve pathogenic infection and lacks a source of infection or transmission routes, thus it generally will not be transmitted to females.
If male genital system inflammation is caused by infectious pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, it may be transmitted to females through sexual contact. For example, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhea, nongonococcal urethritis, genital herpes, and condyloma acuminata (genital warts) are highly contagious.
It is recommended that, in daily life, good hygiene habits be maintained, unsafe sexual practices be avoided, and protective measures be taken during sexual activity.
