If you've had the experience of spotting some bloodstains on the toilet or even in your underwear after having sex, you know this can be quite scary.
When we are not on our menstrual period, any sign of blood in the intimate region automatically causes us to alert you to a possible more serious injury or illness.
The situation gets worse if you look for this sign on Google: Many results can make you believe you have cancer, which makes any woman panic.
Keep in mind that the chances of the cause of this bleeding being a malignant tumor are slim given all the other possible reasons, but doesn't that mean you shouldn't check the real reason with the gynecologist, combined?
1. Sexually transmitted diseases
Generally, women who have unprotected sex often worry about unwanted pregnancies, forgetting about the possibility of contracting an STD, especially if their partner is fixed.
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Even if bleeding occurs months after intercourse, it is advisable to consult your gynecologist for the necessary tests to detect an STD.
2. Inflammatory Pelvic Disease
Inflammatory pelvic disease is usually a result of the spread of an STD to the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. In addition to bleeding, symptoms may include pelvic pain, fever, and vaginal discharge.
3. Lack of vaginal lubrication
If your vagina is too dry during intercourse, it can also lead to bleeding. Vaginal dryness is more common in menopause, so if you are not at this stage, lack of lubrication may be due to a low level of estrogen.
4. Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause minor bleeding at first, so it is good to have a test if you suspect this may be the reason. However, do not rule out an STD or other illness.
5. Very intense sex
A very intense sexual relationship, with vigorous penetrations, generates more friction between the penis and the vagina, which can lead to trauma that leads to bleeding. Positions other than what you usually practice may also be the cause of the problem.
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6. Long time no sex
Most likely, mild post-sexual bleeding that occurs after a long period without sex is harmless. However, as we cannot see our own uterine cervix, it is advisable to make a medical appointment.
7. Cervical Ectopia
Cervical ectopia happens when the lining of the inner part of the cervical canal is located in the outer portion. Because this lining is very thin, it is very susceptible to bleeding during sex. It may be necessary to cauterize the lesion, so be sure to consult your gynecologist.
8. Cancer
Cervical cancer is the main type of malignant tumor among women under 35 years. Although vaginal bleeding is a symptom of this cancer, the chances of bleeding being caused for another reason are high.
9. Candida Infection
A serious Candida albicans fungus infection, naturally present in the vulva, can become vulvovaginitis. The sexual act damages the region that is already sensitized and can lead to bleeding.
10. Polyps
Polyps, which are small growths of tissue anywhere in the body, can be the cause of post-sexual bleeding if they are present in the cervix. Polyps are very vascularized, so they bleed easily when they are injured during sex.
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Although polyps are not malignant, they may need to be removed to avoid future problems.
As you can see, vaginal bleeding after sex can have many different origins and you should not panic before consulting a gynecologist. Generally, the cause can be easily treated, but this does not require a medical evaluation, ok?
Is It Normal To Bleed During Sex? | PeopleTV (April 2024)
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