Is it normal to have bleeding after sex?

Post-coital bleeding is not normal. In some cases, such as vaginal dryness due to menopause, it is not considered serious and can be treated. If you experience bleeding after sex you will need to book an appointment with your doctor to assess the problem.

Vaginal bleeding after sex can mean the lining of the cervix or vagina is thin or inflamed, or there could be a polyp or a precancerous or cancerous lesion on the cervix. If you’ve had a normal Pap smear in the last year cancer is highly unlikely, but this doesn’t make precancerous lesions obsolete, so a trip to your doctor’s office should be made if you experience bleeding after sex.

When you’re at your doctor’s office he or she will most likely perform another Pap smear to see if it’s a lesion causing the bleeding or if the vagina is being irritated with the act of intercourse. Bleeding may also occur if the vaginal skin is too thin. Vaginal skin thinness and pain associated with sex can indicate the lining may be the culprit.

Causes of Bleeding after Sex

Bleeding after sex may be a sign of a larger, more serious, problem including:

• Inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis)
• Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea
• Cervical polyps
• Cervical ectropion, a condition in which the cervical tissue is more susceptible to abrasion
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Uterine fibroids
• Cancer of the cervix, uterus or vagina

Treatment is based on what problem is causing the bleeding. This is best determined by your doctor.

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about bleeding after sex. If you have any questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare provider.

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