Causes of bleeding after sex that you need to know

 Causes of bleeding after sex that you need to know

Having sex naturally involves bodily fluids when we're ready for sex, but blood isn't a fluid you want to see on your sheets.

 Vaginal bleeding or spotting after sex

Medically known as postcoital bleeding –

This can be cause for concern but is usually not a medical emergency. Here are some reasons why you may experience vaginal bleeding after sex. for example -

Frequency of post-sex bleeding

Research suggests that if it happens once or several times, a small amount of spotting is probably normal and okay." But if bleeding after sex occurs more than once, it should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Time to investigate, take advice

Certain health concerns such as –

·         Infection

·         Cervical cancer

Can cause bleeding after sex, "Most causes are not dangerous, but some are," Dr. Hashmi explained. If you have vaginal bleeding after sex, it has nothing to do with menstrual blood. Anyone can deal with bleeding after sex, including those who are still menstruating, no longer menstruating or have entered menopause. It is common to notice red spots on the bed, on your underwear, or between your legs after sex.

Role of vaginal dryness -

If your vagina is not well lubricated, friction during penetrative sex can tear the sensitive vaginal tissue and cause bleeding. This can make sex uncomfortable or even painful.

Here are some reasons for vaginal dryness -

·         Effects of hormonal changes

·         Effects of having sex before getting aroused

·         Effects of chemotherapy

Effects of hormonal changes - Decreased estrogen levels after childbirth, while breastfeeding, during peri-menopause, and after menopause can cause vaginal dryness.

Effects of having sex before being aroused - friction can cause micro-tears in the vaginal tissue.

Effects of chemotherapy - Chemotherapy can damage the ovaries so that they cannot produce estrogen and progesterone, which can also lead to vaginal dryness.

It can help restore moisture to your vagina and prevent pain or bleeding related to intercourse. Your healthcare provider can discuss options including lubricants, moisturizers, and vaginal estrogen with you, depending on the cause of the dryness.

Role of sexually transmitted infections -

One of the biggest reasons sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause bleeding after sex is, especially if the infection leads to inflammation of the cervix, called cervicitis. "Rubbing a very irritated cervix can cause bleeding," the doctor said.

Some STIs are given here -

·         Chlamydia effects

·         Gonorrhea effects

·         Effects of trichomoniasis

·         Herpes effects

These infections can cause cervicitis. So if you have one of these STIs, sex can irritate the cervix, the area between the vaginal canal and the uterus, and cause bleeding.

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can also cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which is an infection of the reproductive organs. This infection can cause bleeding between periods, bleeding after sex, pelvic pain, and unusual discharge and odor. Without treatment (PID) it can also lead to scar tissue and infertility.

Most people with STIs have no symptoms, a medical researcher said, so it's important to seek treatment when symptoms such as abnormal bleeding occur.

Bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection -

Any type of infection can cause inflammation and irritation, which can result in bleeding. Bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria, is the most common vaginal infection among people between the ages of 14 and 45. Most people with a vagina will experience at least one yeast infection during their lifetime.

Some of the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are as follows –

·         Discharge (white or gray)

·         Itching

·         Fishy vaginal odor

·         Swelling

Bleeding is not the most common symptom of bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection. Most people with bacterial vaginosis do not have any symptoms. "But if the cervix is infected and inflamed, a small amount of blood may be seen after sex due to rubbing.

Cervical cancer -

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix – the area between your vaginal canal and the bottom of your uterus. Bleeding during sex is the main symptom of cervical cancer. Bleeding is usually light and painless, this is due to the vascular nature of cervical cancer, and the friction of sex can irritate the tissue and cause bleeding.

Birth control can cause –

The doctor said that any type of hormonal contraceptive (copper-t, condom barrier) can cause spotting after intercourse. Spotting, or breakthrough bleeding between periods, usually occurs when you start a new hormonal birth control. After a few months, your body will usually adjust, and breakthrough bleeding will stop. However, bleeding doesn't always stop, especially if you have an implant. Some people using hormonal birth control may also experience vaginal dryness. This can lead to some bleeding after sex. You should, therefore, talk to your healthcare provider if you think your birth control is the cause of your post-sex bleeding for advice and better treatment.

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