- 1. Hymen rupture
- 2. Vaginal dryness
- 3. Intense intimate relationship
- 4. Vaginal infection
- 5. Vaginal polyp
- 6. Cancer in the vagina
Bleeding after intercourse is relatively common, especially in women who have had this type of contact for the first time, due to a hymen rupture. However, this discomfort can also arise during menopause, for example, due to the onset of vaginal dryness.
However, in other women, bleeding can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as infections, sexually transmitted diseases, polyps or even cancer of the uterus.
Thus, whenever bleeding occurs for no apparent reason or is very frequent, it is advisable to consult the gynecologist to identify the correct cause and start the most appropriate treatment. Also know what can cause pain during intercourse.
1. Hymen rupture
The disruption of the hymen usually occurs in the girl's first intimate relationship, however, there are cases where this disruption may occur later. The hymen is a thin membrane that covers the entrance to the vagina and helps to prevent infections during childhood, however, this membrane is usually ruptured by the penetration of the penis during the first intercourse, causing bleeding.
There are girls who have a flexible, or complacent hymen, and who does not break in the first relationship, and can be maintained for several months. In such cases, it is normal for bleeding to appear only when the tear occurs. Learn more about compliant hymen.
What to do: in most cases the bleeding caused by the rupture of the hymen is relatively small and ends up disappearing after a few minutes. Therefore, it is only recommended that the woman wash the area carefully to avoid infection. However, if the bleeding is very heavy, you should go to the hospital or consult the gynecologist.
2. Vaginal dryness
This is a relatively common problem that is more prevalent in women after menopause, but it can happen at any age, especially when taking some type of hormone treatment. In these cases, the woman does not correctly produce the natural lubricant and, therefore, during the intimate relationship it is possible that the penis can cause small wounds that end up bleeding and causing pain.
What to do: One way to relieve the discomfort caused by vaginal dryness is to use water-based lubricants, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. In addition, it is important to consult your gynecologist to assess whether hormone therapy is possible to try to cure the problem. Another option is to use natural remedies that help to increase vaginal lubrication. See some examples of natural remedies for vaginal dryness.
3. Intense intimate relationship
The genital area is a very sensitive area of the body, so it can easily suffer minor trauma, especially if the woman has a very intense intimate relationship. However, the bleeding should be small and it is possible that you may feel some pain or discomfort after intercourse.
What to do: it is usually only advisable to keep the intimate area clean, especially if you are having your period. However, if the pain is very severe or the bleeding is slow to subside, you may need to consult your gynecologist.
4. Vaginal infection
Various types of infections in the vagina, such as cervicitis or some sexually transmitted disease, cause inflammation of the walls of the vagina. When this happens, there is a very high risk of small sores during sexual intercourse, resulting in bleeding.
However, it is also very possible that, if the bleeding is caused by an infection, there are other symptoms such as burning in the vaginal area, itching, bad smell and whitish, yellowish or greenish discharge. Here's how to identify a vaginal infection.
What to do: Whenever there is a suspicion of infection in the vagina, it is very important to consult the gynecologist to do tests and identify the type of infection. Most infections can be treated with the right antibiotic, so it is very important to have a doctor's guidance.
5. Vaginal polyp
Vaginal polyps are small, benign growths that can appear on the wall of the vagina and which, due to contact and friction with the penis during intimate contact, can end up bleeding.
What to do: if bleeding is recurrent, you can consult your gynecologist to evaluate the possibility of removing the polyps through minor surgery.
6. Cancer in the vagina
Although it is a rarer situation, the presence of cancer in the vagina can also cause bleeding during or after intimate contact. This type of cancer is more common after age 50 or in women with risky behaviors, such as having multiple partners or having unprotected relationships.
Other symptoms may include foul-smelling discharge, constant pelvic pain, bleeding outside the menstrual period, or pain when urinating. See other signs that can help identify vaginal cancer.
What to do: Whenever there is a suspicion of cancer, it is very important to go to the gynecologist as soon as possible to do tests, such as the pap smear, and confirm the presence of cancer cells, starting the treatment as early as possible, to obtain the best results.
