What is vaginal bleeding during sex?

We all know that the relationship between husband and wife is particularly delicate. If we want the relationship between husband and wife to be more intimate, we must ensure a good sex life. However, many women often have symptoms such as vaginal bleeding after having sex. This often makes many women have some fear of sex life, and it also affects the relationship between husband and wife. Therefore, if such symptoms occur, timely treatment should be sought to avoid affecting the health of the body due to illness. Let’s understand what is the cause of vaginal bleeding between husband and wife?

What is vaginal bleeding during sex?

1. The urethra and vagina are close to each other. When the urethra is inflamed, it is easy to be squeezed and injured during sexual intercourse, causing bleeding.

2. The urethral caruncle that grows at the female urethral opening is brittle and soft in texture, and the slightest touch during sexual intercourse can cause bleeding.

3. Cervical erosion: due to the exfoliation of the epithelium around the external os of the cervix, the fragile subcutaneous tissue is exposed to form an erosion surface, which is then impacted by the penis during sexual intercourse and causes bleeding.

4. Due to the infiltration of cancer cells, cervical cancer makes the tissue fragile and often causes contact bleeding during sexual intercourse.

5. Vaginitis: due to the massive shedding of the vaginal epithelium and congestion of the vaginal mucosa, the friction of the penis in the vagina during sexual intercourse causes damage, rupture and bleeding of the vaginal mucosa.

Under normal circumstances, there should be no bleeding during sexual intercourse, so bleeding after sexual intercourse usually has certain reasons. If bleeding during sexual intercourse occurs, do not take it lightly. Go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to diagnose whether it is due to a gynecological disease, and then receive targeted treatment.

Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections

1. General measures:

① Drink plenty of water, preferably more than 2000 ml per day, and urinate every 2 to 3 hours.

② Patients who have sexual intercourse should urinate in time after sexual intercourse. If necessary, they should consult an obstetrician and gynecologist and choose an appropriate contraceptive method.

③Try to avoid the use of urinary tract instruments.

④ Cranberry juice. Experimental studies have shown that cranberry juice can prevent Escherichia coli from adhering to urothelial cells and help prevent urinary tract infections.

2. Antibiotic prevention: Antibiotic prevention can significantly reduce the chance of recurrence of urinary tract infection in women. For female patients with recurrent urinary tract infections two or more times within six months, or three or more times within one year, antibiotic treatment is recommended (Grade A). Prevention plans include continuous medication and post-coital medication, with a course of 6 to 12 months. These regimens must be used after the original urinary tract infection is cured (urine culture is negative 1 to 2 weeks after stopping the medication), and antibiotics can be selected based on previous drug sensitivity test results and the patient's drug allergy history. Compared with the continuous dosing method, the post-coital medication method is more convenient and more easily accepted by patients who have sexual intercourse. Cephalexin, ciprofloxacin, or nitrofurantoin can be taken within 2 hours after sexual intercourse.

3. Prevention in postmenopausal women: Local application of estrogen ointment in the vagina can restore the local environment of the vagina and reduce the chance of recurrence of urinary tract infection (Grade A).

4. For patients with frequent recurring urinary urges, their urinary system should be carefully examined for anatomical malformations, underlying lesions (such as stones, polycystic kidney disease, medullary sponge kidney, etc.) and overall immune system abnormalities.

The above is an introduction to what causes vaginal bleeding during sexual intercourse. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for such symptoms. It may be a health problem or a problem with the method of sexual intercourse. Therefore, when this problem occurs, we must pay great attention to it and be sure to master the correct method of sexual intercourse. In addition, any problems must be treated in a timely manner.