Is there a scientific basis for using condoms to prevent female pelvic inflammatory disease

Scientists have recently discovered that frequent use of condoms can not only prevent unnecessary pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, but also prevent women from developing pelvic inflammatory disease.

Condoms can prevent female pelvic inflammatory disease

Scientists have long emphasized that unless couples need to have children, they should use condoms for every sexual activity. However, whether the public uses condoms correctly or not has not been paying attention to scientists for a long time. Kinsey Sexology Center reported the latest survey by American Scientist, and the results showed that most of the respondents did not fully understand the correct use of condoms.

The scientists surveyed 158 male college students from Indiana University. Candidates must meet the conditions of being unmarried and using condoms at least in sexual intercourse within three months before the survey.

After summarizing and analyzing the survey questionnaire, researchers found that even among college students with strong protective awareness, there are still serious problems with condom use. 74% of respondents did not check whether the condom was damaged before use; 61% of respondents did not check the expiration date. In addition, 43% of respondents put on a condom after starting sexual activity, 15% removed the condom before the end of sexual activity, 40% of respondents did not leave a certain gap at the top of the condom, and 30% of respondents put on a condom in reverse.

Scientists have recently discovered that frequent use of condoms can not only avoid unnecessary pregnancy, but also prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and prevent women from developing pelvic inflammatory disease.

According to a study published on August by American Public Health, habitual use of condoms can reduce the chance of recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which may cause pelvic pain or infertility. The research team led by Dr. Robertanes found that women who consistently use condoms have a 50% reduced chance of developing pelvic inflammatory disease and a 60% reduced likelihood of infertility compared to women who have never used condoms.

They surveyed a total of 684 women aged between 14 and 37. They registered with the US Health Center from March 1996 to February 1999. Therefore, this woman has symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease, and researchers investigate contraceptive use every 3 years. Nais said, 'Continuous use of condoms is very important. When I say continuous use, it means every use.'.

Kevin Kipp, a research partner and associate professor of epidemiology in Pittsburgh, said: "This study is the first to show that using condoms can reduce the occurrence of recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease. Before that, many studies focused on the use of condoms and how condoms can reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Few people studied the role of condoms in preventing female bacterial Sexually transmitted infection and pelvic inflammation. Kip said: These data support that male partners use condoms to reduce the possibility of female partners' recurrent pelvic inflammation and sequelae, such as Chronic pain and infertility. According to statistics from the American Institute of Health, more than 1 million women in the United States suffer from acute discitis every year. Experts suggest that women with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease should use condoms.