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What Does Spotting After Intercourse Indicate?
Hi doctor, My menses stopped on 28 march,2015 and then after 2 days I had sex with my husband then after two days again and yesterday I noticed minor spotting/bleed. Last feb also i face same situation upto 8 days. cab u pls advice the reason and solution. Regards.
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Hi,
Spotting after intercourse, also known as post-coital bleeding, can have a variety of causes. Some common causes of post-coital bleeding include:
- Cervical irritation: Intercourse can cause irritation to the cervix, which may result in spotting or light bleeding.
- Vaginal dryness: If there is insufficient lubrication during intercourse, it can cause minor abrasions and lead to bleeding.
- Infections: Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes can cause bleeding after intercourse.
- Cervical polyps: Polyps are small growths on the cervix that can cause spotting or bleeding after intercourse.
- Cervical or uterine cancer: Although rare, cancer of the cervix or uterus can cause post-coital bleeding.
If you are experiencing spotting after intercourse, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider. They may perform an exam or other tests to determine the cause of your symptoms. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause, but may include antibiotics, hormone therapy, or surgical removal of polyps or abnormal tissue.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Spotting after intercourse, also known as post-coital bleeding, can have a variety of causes. Some common causes of post-coital bleeding include:
- Cervical irritation: Intercourse can cause irritation to the cervix, which may result in spotting or light bleeding.
- Vaginal dryness: If there is insufficient lubrication during intercourse, it can cause minor abrasions and lead to bleeding.
- Infections: Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes can cause bleeding after intercourse.
- Cervical polyps: Polyps are small growths on the cervix that can cause spotting or bleeding after intercourse.
- Cervical or uterine cancer: Although rare, cancer of the cervix or uterus can cause post-coital bleeding.
If you are experiencing spotting after intercourse, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider. They may perform an exam or other tests to determine the cause of your symptoms. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause, but may include antibiotics, hormone therapy, or surgical removal of polyps or abnormal tissue.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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