What should women do if anemia affects their sexual function?

　　Although all types anemia Sexual function is affected, but megaloblastic anemia is the most obvious.

　　Iron deficiency anemia is the most common anemia, especially in the reproductive period. female and pregnant women. Women who have long-term iron deficiency anemia commonly experience decreased sexual desire. Iron is related to the nutritional status of epithelial cells. Therefore, women suffering from iron deficiency anemia will have thin and atrophic vaginal and vulvar mucosa, and may feel discomfort or even pain during sexual intercourse. Over time, sexual desire naturally decreases. In addition, anemia is prone to hypoxia, so when engaging in strenuous activities such as sexual intercourse, severe patients often feel powerless and sexual life becomes a burden.

　　Don't force yourself to have sex when the symptoms of anemia are significant, otherwise the symptoms will be aggravated. But when you are mentally and physically healthy, having sex will not aggravate your condition. Anemic patients should pay more attention to sexual skills when having sex. The time of caressing each other can be longer, and the movements during intercourse can be slower and the time can be shorter. female sexually transmitted diseases Human vulva and vaginal dryness When uncomfortable, you can use contraceptive cream or lubricant to increase vaginal lubrication and facilitate smooth sexual intercourse. Strengthening nutrition and improving the condition are the fundamental guarantee for the recovery of sexual function and improvement of sexual life quality of anemia patients.