What Causes Vaginal Bleeding During Sexual Intercourse?

Posted on Sun, 18 May 2014

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Question : I am trying to determine the cause of recent vaginal bleeding during sexual intercourse. I have never had this experience previously and assumed it was the start of a monthly menstrual period, but there was not bleeding before or after either time. There was some mild spotting three days after intercourse, but no regular menstrual flow. I am not on birth control and my husband had a vasectomy. I am not in any pain during intercourse, but the significant bleeding happened after both recent relations, and intercourse was one day apart.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs investigations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Slight bleeding during or after intercourse is not normal and it has to be taken seriously.
There are many causes of slight bleeding after sexual intercourse and the commonest are:-
- Cervical dysplasia.
- Vaginitis.
- Cervicitis.
- Cervical polyp.
- Endometritis.
You will need to get examined by a Gynaecologist to find the cause.
She will do your internal examination.
She may also advise you investigations like
- Pap smear.
- Ultrasound scan of abdomen and pelvis.
Please consult your Gynaecologist for further evaluation and management.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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