Why would my doctor ask me this?
 

During my physical today, I was asked if I had intercourse on my period.

I told her 'no', and she mumbled something about girls having sex while menstruating and infections going around etc.

I didn't understand why she'd ask the question, and she wasn't very forthcoming with information. Possibly because I had answered 'no'.

Any ideas? She's aware I'm in a monogamous relationship as well.

It's a long time since I worked in the field of gynaecology, so this may not be much help, but the only negative I can think of is if a person has HIV or any of the other communicable diseases, then being in contact with menstrual blood could pose a risk of transmitting that disease.

It was once thought the woman was more in danger of cervical cancer if they had intercourse during their period, but I read somewhere that was never proven. Please don't quote me on that because I don't remember where I read it.

Although messy, many women enjoy a greater response at this time, infact many women find that orgasm during menstruation actually alleviates the cramps that often accompany it.

Hrm, well I had abnormal cells discovered before... perhaps that's why the question was asked. I just found it odd, but your explanation would make sense :)

Also many women feel that during menstration they dont have to use birth control, and many men strip off those condoms. That puts you at a much greater risk for infection being passed back and forth between you and your partner.

She really should have explained herself better.

You're telling me Dej. I go back to see her after my MRI results come in, so I'll ask her then what she meant exactly.