Bleeding After Sexual Intercourse

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Seiji Kanazawa

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.

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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023

About the symptom

Bleeding during or after sexual intercourse can be as little as spotting or light staining of discharge. This is also called postcoital bleeding.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Fever

  • Abdominal pain

  • Lower abdominal pain

  • Intermenstrual bleeding

Possible causes

  • Cervical polyp

    A growth on the cervix (outlet of the womb). This is usually non-cancerous, but can cause bleeding or become infected. Risk factors include age (40 to 60 years old) and previous childbirth.

  • Atrophic vaginitis

    A condition where the vaginal surface becomes dry and thin. This is commonly seen after menopause, due to a decrease in female hormone levels. Symptoms include itching and painful intercourse.

  • Chlamydia infection

    An infectious disease that is sexually-transmitted. While it can cause abnormal vaginal or penile discharge and pain in the pubic region, the majority of infections have no symptoms. Chlamydia infection is also a cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancies, and can also be transmitted to the throat and rectum.

  • Trichomoniasis
  • Herpes simplex
  • Gonorrhea
  • Cervical cancer

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Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you have bleeding during or after sexual intercourse?

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Reviewed By:

Seiji Kanazawa

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.

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