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Postcoital Bleeding: Bleeding After Sex by nams77: 9:00am On May 29, 2018 |
What Causes Bleeding After Sex? Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT on November 15, 2017 — Written by Susan York Morris Causes Risk factors See a doctor Cancer Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook Overview Many women experience vaginal bleeding after sex at one time or another. In fact, up to 63 percent of postmenopausal women experience vaginal dryness and vaginal bleeding or spotting during sex. Additionally, up to 9 percent of menstruating women experience postcoital bleeding. Occasional light bleeding is usually not a cause for concern. If you have certain risk factors or have gone through menopause, bleeding after intercourse warrants a visit to the doctor. Causes of bleeding after sex Bleeding after sex is medically known as postcoital bleeding. It occurs in women of all ages. In younger women who haven’t reached menopause, the source of the bleeding is usually the cervix. In women who have gone through menopause, the source of the bleeding is more varied. It can be from the: cervix uterus labia urethra In terms of causes, cervical cancer is the greatest concern. This is especially true for postmenopausal women. However, postcoital bleeding is more likely to be caused by a common condition. Infections Some infections can cause inflammation of the tissues in the vagina, which may lead to bleeding. These include: pelvic inflammatory disease sexually transmitted disease (STD) cervicitis vaginitis Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) GSM was formerly known as vaginal atrophy. The condition is common in women in perimenopause and menopause, and those who’ve had their ovaries removed. As you get older, especially when your menstrual periods stop, your body produces less estrogen. Estrogen is the female hormone responsible for regulating your reproductive system. When your estrogen levels are lower, several things happen to your vagina. Your body produces less vaginal lubrication, so your vagina can become dry and inflamed. Lower estrogen levels also reduce the elasticity of your vagina. Vaginal tissues become thinner and shrink. This can lead to discomfort, pain, and bleeding during sex. Vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness can lead to bleeding. In addition to GSM, vaginal dryness can be caused by many other factors, such as: breastfeeding childbirth having your ovaries removed certain medications, including cold medicine, asthma medications, some antidepressants, and anti-estrogen drugs chemotherapy and radiation therapy having intercourse before you are fully aroused douching chemicals in feminine hygiene products, laundry detergents, and pools Sjögren’s syndrome, an inflammatory disease of the immune system that reduces moisture generated by glands in the body Learn more: Postpartum vaginal dryness » Polyps Polyps are noncancerous growths. They’re sometimes found on the cervix or in the endometrial lining of the uterus. A polyp dangles like a round pendant on a chain. Polyp movement can irritate the surrounding tissue and cause bleeding from small blood vessels. Vaginal tearing Sex, especially vigorous sex, can cause small cuts or scrapes to the vagina. This is more likely to happen if you have vaginal dryness due to menopause, breastfeeding, or other factors. Cancer Irregular vaginal bleeding, including bleeding after sex, is a common symptom of cervical or vaginal cancer. In fact, it was the symptom for which 11 percent of women diagnosed with cervical cancer first sought treatment. Postmenopausal bleeding can also be a symptom of uterine cancer. Are you at greater risk of bleeding after sex? You may be at greater risk of postcoital bleeding if you: have cervical or uterine cancer are in perimenopause, menopause, or are postmenopausal recently had a baby or are breastfeeding have sex with multiple partners without using condoms aren’t fully aroused before intercourse douche frequently |
Re: Postcoital Bleeding: Bleeding After Sex by Nobody: 9:03am On May 29, 2018 |
Toh. That guy who made a post about his "prayer warrior" gf bleeding after sex, let him come and read this. |
Re: Postcoital Bleeding: Bleeding After Sex by nams77: 9:08am On May 29, 2018 |
I saw a thread earlier on of a man complaining about his girlfriend having postcoital bleeding. The response from readers were terrifying. Most persons alluded the strange occurrence to spiritual issues but I have met someone who has issues like this and it is not spiritual. I decided to paste this here to help us get a clear orientation about this issues and point our minds in the proper direction. For more information on this, you can google postcoital bleeding. Moderators, lalasticlala.dominique, myndd44. Pls kindly push to front Page 1 Like |
Re: Postcoital Bleeding: Bleeding After Sex by malificent(f): 9:12am On May 29, 2018 |
kennygee: I don't think he ever mentioned he saw the droplets of blood on the bed, unless they bleep on the floor.. He should still come read shaa |
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