Contents:
- Medical Video: 10 Reasons For Bleeding During Or After Sex ✔
- What are the causes of vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse?
- 1. Cervicitis
- 2. Cervical extropion
- 3. Cervical polyps
- 4. Dry vagina
- 5. Vaginitis
- Another cause of vaginal bleeding after sex
- When should I see a doctor?
Medical Video: 10 Reasons For Bleeding During Or After Sex ✔
Vaginal bleeding is not foreign to women. Every month we experience it in the menstrual period. Bleeding vagina is also common (though not always) the first time a woman loses virginity. But what about when blood comes out of the vagina after intercourse, even though you are no longer a virgin?
Some of the causes are often only mild things that need not be worried. But it also cannot be ignored, because there are several possible causes to watch out for.
What are the causes of vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse?
1. Cervicitis
Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, located further down, the narrow end of the uterus and connecting to the vagina. Sometimes, there are no signs or symptoms shown when suffering from cervicitis. However, the symptoms found can be bleeding when you are not menstruating, and changes in the fluid that comes out of the vagina - like vaginal discharge. Other symptoms include pain during intercourse and bleeding from the vagina afterwards. Cervicitis can also occur when you have a sexually transmitted disease, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
2. Cervical extropion
A condition in which the inner lining of the cervix protrudes into the vaginal part. However, this is not identification as a condition that can cause cancer.
3. Cervical polyps
This polyp is a benign tumor with a small and long shape that grows on the cervix. Symptoms can include vaginal bleeding after intercourse, after menopause, and when you are not menstruating.
4. Dry vagina
This case can occur in women of all ages and ages. However, generally this is experienced by elderly women. Deficiency of the hormone estrogen is one of the triggers. Estrogen itself functions to help maintain healthy vaginal tissue, regulate vaginal vaginal lubrication, acidity and elasticity of the vagina. With a dry vaginal condition, it is very possible that friction during intercourse can cause bleeding.
5. Vaginitis
This is also an inflammation that occurs in the vagina, resulting in pain, itching, and abnormal discharge of fluid. The cause is in the form of an imbalance between good and bad bacteria in the vagina. Decreasing estrogen levels and menopause can also be the cause.
Another cause of vaginal bleeding after sex
There are several other causes that can cause bleeding after intercourse, such as:
- Friction caused during sexual intercourse
- Sexually transmitted infections, such as genital herpes and syphilis
- Lack of lubrication in the vagina or skipping foreplay
- Cancer of the cervix (cervix), vagina, or uterus (uterus)
When should I see a doctor?
You should see a doctor when bleeding persists. The doctor will conduct an evaluation and a series of tests, such as:
- Women with irregular menstrual cycles can be asked to do a series of physical tests that emphasize the thyroid, breast, and pelvic area
- Pap smear to determine the risk of cervical cancer
- In premenopausal women, a pregnancy test is needed
- A blood test to find out your blood count, if you experience excessive blood loss
- Blood sampling test to evaluate thyroid, liver and kidney function
- Blood test to determine the level of the hormone progesterone
- Pelvic ultrasound is based on the woman's medical history
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