What to do if you have vaginal bleeding after sex?

Vaginal bleeding during intercourse is not uncommon, but it should not be taken lightly. Because the root cause of vaginal bleeding after intercourse is unclear, and it is generally caused by pathological factors. Many women do not take vaginal bleeding seriously, thinking that bleeding has no effect on the body and is so minor that it is not as noticeable as menstruation. However, this is not a correct approach. The correct approach is to go to the hospital and find out the cause of vaginal bleeding.

Bleeding during sexual intercourse is a common symptom of gynecological diseases, mainly due to the following reasons:

1. Cervicitis (erosion).

2. Cervical polyps. Chronic inflammation may cause cervical polyps due to long-term stimulation of the cervix. Single or multiple small pedunculated granulation tissues grow at the cervical opening, looking like bean buds, and the larger ones are as big as a finger. Polyps are fragile and tender, and will bleed if touched, so bleeding may occur after sexual intercourse. This bleeding is usually bright red.

3. Cervical cancer. Bleeding after sexual intercourse is the earliest symptom. Because there are more small blood vessels and the tissues are more fragile in the cancer lesions, the capillaries will rupture and bleed due to damage after each sexual intercourse. If the cancer grows further, it will bleed more easily.

4. Endometriosis. Some endometriosis grows on the cervix and appears as blue-purple nodules. If this blue-purple ectopic nodule is touched during sexual intercourse, it will cause bleeding. The amount of bleeding is generally small and dark red, and abdominal pain often occurs after intercourse.

5. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammation can cause pelvic congestion. If the endometrium is congested and edematous, the congested endometrium may bleed after sex, but this chance is rare.

Of course, it may also be caused by rough male behavior during sexual intercourse. Or the woman may have an IUD in her uterus. Bleeding also means that the IUD is improperly placed, has fallen off over time, does not fit the uterus, or it may be caused by vibration during sexual intercourse, which is all possible. So it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to find out the reason.