Will frequent sex delay menopause?

Menopause refers to the decline of ovarian function and the cessation of menstruation. Frequent sexual intercourse in women generally does not cause menopause to be delayed. Women usually go through menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, but there are differences between individuals.

Frequent sexual intercourse among women may increase the chances of infection by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, and chlamydia, and the risk of developing diseases such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease will be significantly increased.

Natural menopause in women is a manifestation of ovarian aging. The ovaries no longer ovulate, and the levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease or even disappear, which no longer causes the proliferation, maturation and shedding of the endometrium, and menstruation will not occur. This aging time is affected by genes, external environment and other factors, but generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. ​

If a woman has delayed menstruation before menopause, and has sex without taking contraceptive measures, first rule out whether it is a normal phenomenon caused by pregnancy. Sexual intercourse will not interfere with the function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis, nor will it disrupt the effects of estrogen and progesterone, so it will not cause delayed menstruation.

Frequent sexual activity generally does not delay menopause, but patients need to maintain a good sexual life, strengthen the cleanliness and hygiene of the perineum, and maintain an optimistic attitude.