Blood after sex (postcoital bleeding) is one of the most common female complaints. In most cases, this pathology does not pose any danger to the woman's life, but if she repeats again and again, this is already a symptom of the disease. Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor immediately to avoid unpleasant consequences. What are the true causes of postcoital bleeding?
Everyone knows that blood after sex is the "companion" of the first
sexual intercourse, when the
hymen ruptures
, as a result of which bleeding appears. The amount of discharge will depend on the shape and strength of the hymen, on tension, on the sexual experience of the partner, etc. In girls who previously used tampons, received sports injuries of the pelvis or even masturbated, bleeding may be minor.
Bleeding after intercourse can be a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases, otherwise STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, etc.) or the onset of inflammatory ailments of almost all the female genital organs (vaginitis, cervicitis, inflammation of the vagina, etc.) .
Very often, blood discharge after intercourse can talk about cervical dysplasia, which is a precancerous condition, as well as an ectopic pregnancy, rupture of the ovary, or the worst - cancer. All of the above pathologies along with bleeding will be accompanied by severe and severe pain, pallor of the skin, weak pulse, severe sweating, low blood pressure and increased heart rate.
No less “popular” cause of postcoital bleeding is the presence of polyps and erosion. Polyps are usually removed, and erosion is cauterized. Blood after sex is a consequence of the use of some hormonal-based contraceptives, skipping or banal delay in taking them can lead to a similar situation. Women prone to postcoital bleeding should not take medications that affect the reduction of blood coagulation, as the result is a thinning of the lining of the uterus, which leads to bleeding.
In addition, blood after sex appears in the presence of uterine fibroids. Moreover, it is worth remembering that in this formation the remaining symptoms may appear very mildly or completely absent. By the way, many women in the period before menopause notice that their fibroids, due to increased production of estrogen at that time, disappear on their own.
In the event that post-coital bleeding began during pregnancy, then do not sit back at home and wait until everything goes away - it can cost the child’s life. After all, the presence of such signs may indicate placental abruption or other serious pregnancy pathologies. Therefore, with the appearance of blood in a pregnant woman (and only after sex) - this is an occasion to call a doctor or ambulance.
Do not forget that very often the presence of postcoital bleeding indicates an injury or rupture of the uterine mucosa after too rough and cruel sex.