Bleeding, which can appear after sex, is called postcoital. It can appear due to various reasons, some of which may contain a threat to the health of a woman, which leads to the need to consult a doctor.
One of the reasons can be such a pathology as erosion of the cervix. It can be diagnosed even with a normal gynecological examination and it must be treated. Note that modern methods of erosion therapy are also used for nulliparous women, since they do not violate the uterine dilatability and do not interfere with the normal course of the delivery process. Such a pathology as true neck erosion can cause bleeding not only after sex, so if you observe any spotting that is not associated with menstruation, then it's an excuse to go to the doctor as soon as possible.
The reason for which post-coital bleeding may occur may be some sexually transmitted disease, which is now widespread. This phenomenon is promoted by unprotected sex and erratic sexual life. In addition, inflammatory processes of various origin in the female reproductive system, such as vaginitis, cervinitis, colpitis, vulvovaginitis, can also provoke bleeding. In this case, the tissue is additionally irritated, and at the moment when it already experiences a negative effect of the inflammatory process, which can be caused by both an infectious disease and a pathogenic microflora brought in from the genitals of the partner or from the intestine.
An important role in the emergence of inflammatory nonspecific diseases of the reproductive system can be played by non-observance of the necessary rules of personal hygiene, prolonged intake of antibiotics and reduced immunity. At the moment, they can be quite successfully cured, especially if you consult a doctor at an early stage of the disease, without presenting any serious threat to a woman's health. One of the causes of bleeding that occurs after intercourse can be a polyp of the uterus or a cervical canal. When a sexual act is damaged the body of the polyp, thereby causing a slight bleeding. With this pathology, treatment consists in the surgical removal of the neoplasm, which is performed in an outpatient setting and is not anything complicated.
To lead to bleeding after a sexual act can various blood diseases, as well as the use of some medications that reduce its coagulability or hormonal drugs. Most often, this can occur if the oral contraceptives are misused or if the remedy has been unsuccessfully selected. In such a situation, consultation with a specialist can help.
One of the most dangerous causes of bleeding after a sexual act is a precancerous disease, such as cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer. In the event that bloody diseases were seen during pregnancy, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible to protect your unborn child and avoid the threat of miscarriage.
Also, in many cases, the cause of bleeding that occurs after sexual contact in women can be mechanical damage to the genitals, which usually occurs as a result of too strong or rapid movements of the penis. Another symptom of this particular case is pain during intercourse. In this case, it is recommended to take any measures to prevent further inflammatory complications and reduce the intensity of movement during sexual intercourse. If the bleeding is severe, then it is necessary to seek medical advice as soon as possible. Bloody discharge from the anus, observed after sexual contact, especially after anal sex, may indicate possible damage to the rectal mucosa. It is not necessary to leave them without attention, as these damages can be complicated by an anal fissure, inflammatory process or other negative consequences. So with such bloody discharge, you should also consult a proctologist.