I have been bleeding after intercourse?!


Question: No, i do not have any stds. I wondering if its because i took a break from my birth control and started back taking them of course i havent got a period since i quit taking them could this be the problem( Birth Control Loestirn 21 1/20). I am going to go to the gyn but its later in the month just wanted to gets some opinions......


Answers: No, i do not have any stds. I wondering if its because i took a break from my birth control and started back taking them of course i havent got a period since i quit taking them could this be the problem( Birth Control Loestirn 21 1/20). I am going to go to the gyn but its later in the month just wanted to gets some opinions......

It's definitely not a good sign. But it could be nothing, as well as it may be a something. It depends on how much blood were talking about and for how long after intercourse does it persist. Either way you should make an appointment to see your G.Y.N. as soon as possible just to be on the safe side and make sure you explain carefully whats been happening to you...

This type of bleeding is called Post Coital Bleeding.
Bleeding after intercourse (post coital bleeding) usually means either the skin lining the cervix or vagina is thin or inflamed, or there is an anatomical lesion on the cervix such as a polyp or a precancerous or cancerous lesion. A normal Pap and pelvic exam within the last year makes cancer highly unlikely, but precancerous lesions (abnormal pap smears, dysplasia) are possible so a physician's visit is indicated with any post coital bleeding.

At the time of a visit, in addition to a PAP smear, the physician should be able to tell if there is an anatomical lesion causing the bleeding or if the vagina is thin due to low estrogens and just gets irritated with intercourse. The thinness of the vaginal skin and pain with sex indicate the lining of the vagina may be the likely problem. It sounds as if there are low estrogens such as may be seen in menopause or with the absence of ovulation due to other non menopausal causes. A history of infection may be related or an independent event. If the vagina skin (epithelium) is thin and atrophic, the infection can be a bacterial vaginitis known as atrophic vaginitis. Infections can be other etiologies however, so more information about that would be helpful.

Coital Bleeding. You may need to go see your gyno. & tell him/her about this, Serious problem can arise from this if you don't discuss w/ a professional.

Bleeding during or after sex is not considered normal and therefore should be evaluated at all times. The only time bleeding during or after sex is considered normal in some cases is if you are having sexual intercourse for the first time.

Some causes of vaginal bleeding after sex, such as vaginal dryness after menopause or in some cases by the use of certain types of birth control pills are not serious and may be easily treated.

However, in some cases, vaginal bleeding after sex can be a sign of a serious underlying problem, including:

* Inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis).
* Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
* Cervical polyps.
* Cervical ectropion, a condition in which the cervical tissue is more susceptible to abrasion.
* Endometriosis or ovarian cysts.
* Pelvic inflammatory disease.
* Uterine fibroids.
* Cancer of the cervix, uterus or vagina.

If you continue to experience bleeding during or after sex, I would recommend that you consult with your doctor/gynaecologist to see what they think could be causing this.

Good luck :)





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