10 Reasons for Vaginal Bleeding After Sex

When you are still immersed in the enjoyment of the sex you just had, you walk into the bathroom and suddenly find that you are bleeding from your lower body. Nothing can bring you back to reality faster than bleeding from your vagina. There are many reasons that can cause bleeding after sex, and none of them should be underestimated. Here are 10 of the most common causes of bleeding after sex.

1. Abnormal development of the cervix

Cervical dysplasia is a sign of cervical epithelial cell cancer. Having multiple sexual partners, having intercourse before age 18, becoming pregnant before age 16, or having a history of sexually transmitted diseases can increase the likelihood of abnormal cervical development. It is usually treated by performing cryosurgery.

2. Chlamydia infection

The viral infection is usually transmitted through sexual contact with sperm, vaginal fluids, or blood.

3. Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus. This disease can be cured by many medications.

4. Vaginitis or cervicitis

It may be an inflammation of the vagina or cervix, a tumor, or a viral infection causing inflammation. Treatment depends on the cause.

5. Cervical polyps

A cervical polyp is a hairless, red or purple, finger-shaped growth on the endocervix, or lining of the cervix. Cervical polyps are very fragile and protrude from the cervix and can be easily and painlessly removed.

6. Trichomoniasis

A venereal disease usually caused by a protozoan that can also be transmitted from a mother to her newborn during childbirth. Sometimes, the virus is spread from tap water, urine, toilet seats, and swimming pools. This disease can cause vaginitis.

7. Vaginal yeast infection

Excessive yeast growth in the vagina. Symptoms usually include: vaginal itching, pain, bad odor, abnormal leucorrhea, etc.

8. Endometritis

Endometritis is an infection of the lining of the uterus.

9. Uterine polyps

Uterine polyps occur when the endometrium overgrows and causes the endometrium to extend into the uterus. Women with uterine polyps may experience bleeding between their periods. Other symptoms include: bleeding after sexual intercourse, heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding after menopause, and bleeding while taking hormonal medications. Curettage with the help of hysteroscopy is a better treatment method.

10. Fibroids

Generally speaking, fibroids are benign tumors. They are solid tumors that are fibrous. Only a small number of fibroids are malignant. There are many different symptoms of fibroids, and some women may not experience any symptoms.