What are the causes of vaginal bleeding during intercourse?

Sexual intercourse is an indispensable behavior in the life of couples. In addition to giving us a sense of satisfaction, it can also greatly enhance the relationship between couples. However, abnormal situations may also occur during intercourse, the most typical of which is bleeding during intercourse, which makes people very nervous. So, what are the causes of vaginal bleeding during intercourse? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Cervicitis (erosion). 90% of married women suffer from cervicitis. Cervicitis is divided into three types: mild, moderate and severe according to the degree of cervical erosion. For patients with moderate or severe cervical erosion, the rubbing of the cervix by the glans of the male's penis during sexual intercourse may cause injury and bleeding. Because the amount of bleeding is small, it does not flow out immediately but accumulates in the vagina, and the color of the blood changes from fresh to old. Therefore, when the blood flows out the next day, it is dark red.

2. Cervical polyps. Chronic inflammation may cause cervical polyps due to long-term stimulation of the cervix. Single or multiple small pedunculated granulation tissues grow at the cervical opening, looking like bean buds, and the larger ones are as big as a finger. Polyps are fragile and tender, and will bleed if touched, so bleeding may occur after sexual intercourse. This bleeding is usually bright red.

3. Cervical cancer. Bleeding after sexual intercourse is the earliest symptom. Because there are more small blood vessels and the tissues are more fragile in the cancer lesions, the capillaries will rupture and bleed due to damage after each sexual intercourse. If the cancer grows further, it will bleed more easily.

4. 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.

5. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammation can cause pelvic congestion. If the endometrium is congested and edematous, the congested endometrium may bleed after sex, but this chance is rare.

The above is an introduction to the causes of vaginal bleeding during intercourse. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. There are many factors that cause bleeding during intercourse. If such a situation occurs in daily life, you must go to a regular hospital for diagnosis in time. After finding the cause, take effective measures to treat it, so as to avoid greater harm.