What causes vaginal bleeding after sex?

Having sex is something that every couple will do, because in addition to giving both parties great pleasure, it can also be a good way to communicate the feelings between the couple. However, some female friends always have some symptoms after sex, the most common of which is vaginal bleeding. In fact, this situation is common in women who have sexual intercourse for the first time, because the tearing of the hymen can cause vaginal bleeding, but there are also some diseases that can cause this situation. Next, please follow the editor to understand what is going on with vaginal bleeding after sex.

1. Rupture of hymen

Most women will have a small amount of vaginal bleeding after their first sexual intercourse. This is caused by the tearing of the hymen. Generally, no special treatment is required and the bleeding will stop quickly on its own. However, if the bleeding is heavy, even like a spring, you should go to the hospital's gynecology department immediately. Do not take it lightly, otherwise excessive bleeding may lead to life-threatening consequences.

2. Vaginitis

Vaginitis usually presents symptoms of vulvar itching and increased leucorrhea, often with edema, congestion or ulceration of the vaginal mucosa. During sexual intercourse at this time, the vagina will be stimulated and bloody secretions will flow out, and there will be a burning sensation in the vagina.

3. Cervical erosion

Many married women suffer from cervicitis, especially those with moderate or severe cervical erosion. During sexual intercourse, the rubbing of the glans of the man's penis against the cervix can cause injury and bleeding.

4. Cervical polyps

The cervix is ​​stimulated by chronic inflammation for a long time, and single or multiple pedunculated polyps may grow at the cervical opening. The polyps are fragile and tender, and bleed when touched, so bleeding may occur after sexual intercourse. This bleeding is usually bright red.

5. Endometriosis

Some endometriosis grows on the cervix and appears as blue-purple nodules. If this blue-purple ectopic nodule is touched during sexual intercourse, it will cause bleeding. The amount of bleeding is generally small and dark red, and abdominal pain often occurs after intercourse.

The above is a detailed introduction to the causes of vaginal bleeding after intercourse. Through the above introduction, you can know that this situation can be divided into normal bleeding and disease bleeding. At the same time, you don’t have to panic, because this situation is common in normal bleeding, but if the bleeding mentioned above occurs, you must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid worsening of the disease.