The 8 most common reasons for women to bleed 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. Many women experience vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse. There are many reasons that can cause bleeding after sexual intercourse, and these reasons should not be underestimated. Here are 8 of the most common causes of post-coital bleeding: reasons.

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. Uterine polyps

Uterine polyps occur when the endometrium overgrows and causes the endometrium to extend into the uterus. Among the symptoms of polyps, polyps originating from the cervical mucosa are covered with a layer of columnar epithelium and are rich in microvessels. Therefore, they are bright red in color and are soft and fragile. The slightest touch will cause bleeding, and infection and ulceration often occur.

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.

3. Fibroma

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. After menopause, when the secretion of female hormones stops, fibroids will automatically shrink and gradually disappear.

But it is very important to note that:

Women with fibroids must not take any medications containing estrogen, such as birth control pills. Because estrogen stimulates the growth of fibroids. Nowadays, there are many ways to treat fibroids, such as uterine artery embolization, traditional uterine removal surgery, etc.

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. Cervicitis is a common disease among women of childbearing age. It can be divided into acute and chronic types. The treatment of cervicitis depends on the severity of the disease. It uses drug therapies such as vaginal lavage, local medication, and traditional Chinese medicine. It can also be combined with physical therapies such as wave vision, red light, and atomization. Vaginal bleeding caused by vaginitis is usually in small amounts, and only a plus sign may be seen on the red blood cells when checking the urine. Therefore, if there is obvious vaginal bleeding, other causes of bleeding must be ruled out first.

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. If it is confirmed that the bleeding is caused by cervical polyps, they must be removed to stop the bleeding. It is indeed not advisable to have surgery if menstruation is about to come. If the bleeding is not too much, you can wait and pay attention to maintaining cleanliness. If the bleeding is heavy, ask the doctor to help stop the bleeding symptomatically. After the operation, the patient must be sent for a pathological examination to determine the nature of the lesion.

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 transmitted from tap water, urine, toilet seats, and swimming pools, which can cause vaginitis. Trichomonas vaginitis is caused by Trichomonas. The Trichomonas that parasitize the human body include Trichomonas vaginalis, Trichomonas humanis and Trichomonas oralis, which parasitize the urogenital system, intestines and oral cavity respectively. The one related to skin disease is Trichomonas vaginalis, which causes Trichomonas vaginitis. It is a parasitic disease that is mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse and is contagious.

7. Vaginal yeast infection

Excessive yeast growth in the vagina. Symptoms usually include: vaginal itching, pain, bad odor, abnormal leucorrhea, etc. The best way to avoid a yeast infection is to abstain from sex. If sex is unavoidable, condoms offer the best protection you can get from yeast infections and other sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. People who do not have a single sexual partner must use condoms when having sex, even if they use other methods of contraception. If one partner is diagnosed with a yeast infection, the other partner should also receive treatment.

8. Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus. This disease can be cured by many medications. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococcus), with purulent infection of the urogenital system as the main manifestation. Its incidence rate ranks second among sexually transmitted diseases in my country. Gonorrhea is a Gram-negative diplococcus that cannot survive outside the human body and can be easily killed by general disinfectants. Gonorrhea mostly occurs in sexually active young men and women.