What is the cause of bleeding after sex?

Vaginal bleeding often occurs during sexual intercourse, which is generally called contact bleeding clinically. However, the amount of bleeding is usually relatively small, and sometimes it may be caused by some pathological factors. Let's talk about it below.

There are many reasons for bleeding during intercourse, which can be roughly divided into two categories: improper intercourse and local organic lesions of the female reproductive system, with the latter being more common.

Bleeding during intercourse is often a common manifestation of certain gynecological diseases. If the bleeding during sexual intercourse is caused by local organic lesions of the female external genitalia, the bleeding during sexual intercourse can be cured by curing the local lesions. If bleeding during sexual intercourse is caused by vulvar ulcers, vulvar eczema, or vulvar herpes, antibiotics should be used first to eliminate the inflammation, and the eczema and herpes should be cured, and the bleeding during sexual intercourse will heal naturally.

Another situation of bleeding after intercourse is an early indicative symptom of cervical cancer and should not be taken lightly. Due to the infiltration of cancer cells, cervical cancer tissue becomes fragile and often causes contact bleeding during sexual intercourse. The urethra and vagina are adjacent to each other. When the urethra is inflamed, the urethra is easily squeezed and injured during intercourse, causing bleeding. Cervical cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women. It occurs frequently in women aged 30 to 50 years old and is closely related to factors such as reproductive tract viral infection and long-term inflammation. It is recommended that women undergo relevant examinations regularly. Generally speaking, it is best for women over 30 to have a check-up once a year, and for those over 40 to have a check-up every six months. If any abnormal symptoms are found, they should seek medical attention promptly for diagnosis and treatment.