Post-coital bleeding

What is post-coital bleeding?

Post-coital bleeding is bleeding after intercourse.

What causes post-coital bleeding? 

​There are many causes for bleeding after intercourse, such as:

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• An infection

• Damage to the vagina such as tears after childbirth

• Damage to the vagina from dryness or friction during intercourse

• Cervical polyps

• Endometrial polyps

• Cervical ectropion, when cells from inside the cervix grow on the outside of the cervix

Post-coital bleeding can also be a sign of cervical or vaginal cancer.

It is best to see a Gynaecologist Consultant to treat the cause of the symptoms and rule out anything serious.

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