What causes vaginal bleeding after sex?

Vaginal bleeding is not very common. In addition to vaginal bleeding during menstruation, many women also experience vaginal bleeding during intercourse. They are very nervous and do not know what causes it. They are afraid that they have a serious illness. So, what is the reason for vaginal bleeding after intercourse? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Damage to the hymen. The most common is rupture of the hymen during first sexual intercourse. This bleeding usually occurs during sexual intercourse. There may be pain and bleeding at the time, but the amount of bleeding is usually not much. If the injury is not serious, the bleeding will stop soon. However, sometimes when the rupture of the hymen happens to damage the blood vessels in that area, bleeding is more severe and requires pressure to stop the bleeding (such as using a clean cotton ball or gauze, a clean towel, etc.), or even going to the hospital for treatment.

2. Vaginal laceration. Vaginal bleeding occurs during or after sexual intercourse and the amount of bleeding is heavy, difficult to stop on its own, and lasts for a long time. Vaginal lacerations often occur during involuntary sexual intercourse or very rough sexual intercourse. Vaginal lacerations are also seen in vaginal malformations, such as vaginal septum, transverse septum, double vagina, and vaginal stenosis. If the vaginal wound heals poorly after vaginal plastic surgery, hymen repair, vaginal tumor removal surgery, or hysterectomy, sexual intercourse may easily cause damage. Improper sexual posture and position can also cause vaginal injury and bleeding. The amount of bleeding depends on the location and extent of the injury. There was a woman who, after being raped, suffered severe lacerations from the posterior vaginal wall to the vaginal vault and suffered heavy bleeding. She went to the hospital for treatment 6 hours later. When she did, she had already shown signs of hemorrhagic shock, including pale complexion, rapid pulse, and low blood pressure.

The above is an introduction to the causes of vaginal bleeding after intercourse. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. There are many factors that cause vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse in women. The most common one is ruptured hymen, but vaginal bleeding can also be caused by other gynecological diseases. When it is discovered, it must be taken seriously and actively diagnosed and treated to avoid greater harm.