What is the cause of bleeding after sex?

Except for vaginal bleeding during menstruation and bleeding for a period of time after giving birth, most other vaginal bleeding symptoms are abnormal and can be caused by many factors. In daily life, some women may have light red blood after having sex. What is the cause of this phenomenon? Below we will give you a detailed introduction to the reasons that may cause light red blood after having sex.

Light red blood after sex may be related to the following factors:

1. Cervical erosion. For women who have given birth, most of them have cervical erosion to varying degrees. If the erosion is severe, the friction of the glans penis during sexual intercourse may cause injury and bleeding. This type of bleeding is less frequent.

2. Cervical cyst. Cervical cysts can occur when the cervix is ​​stimulated by inflammation. The cysts found in the cervix are made of fragile material and bleed easily when touched. Therefore, it is very easy to cause damage and bleeding due to friction during sexual life.

3. Cervical cancer. If there is bleeding after intercourse, the possibility of cervical cancer is not ruled out. In the early stage of sexual intercourse, the capillaries may be damaged and ruptured, causing bleeding. If the condition progresses, bleeding will be more likely.

4. Endometriosis. If the uterine endometriosis grows in the cervix, encountering such disordered nodules in the same room can cause bleeding. Generally, the bleeding is light, and there will be abdominal pain during intercourse.

5. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause pelvic congestion. When the uterine wall is swollen and swollen, sexual intercourse can cause hematoma endometrial bleeding, but the probability of this happening is generally low.

6. Damage to sexual life. Sexual injury can also cause bleeding. The most common area of ​​injury is the back of the vagina. When this happens, seek medical attention immediately.

There are many reasons for women's bleeding during intercourse. The above are some of the factors. It can be seen that many gynecological diseases can cause bleeding. In particular, we should be aware of the possibility of some malignant cervical diseases. Therefore, when women find that they are bleeding after intercourse, no matter how much blood is, they must pay attention to it and check it in time to identify the cause and then deal with it to avoid harming their health.