Is severe bleeding after intercourse common?

Question

Hello doctor,

I recently had intercourse, and there was quite a lot of bleeding. The next day it stung quite a bit, and when I urinated, it was painful to sit down. I inspected my vulva with a mirror and found a tear or rip at the base of my vulva. I searched, and I think it is at the posterior fourchette. It is 10 days since this, and there is no longer pain and discharge or bleeding. However, I can still see the tear, it is red. How long should it be before this seals over and should I avoid having sex until it does? Also, how common is it for this to happen, and will it happen every time I have sex?

Answer 1

Hi,

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According to the history given by you, apart from a vaginal tear, the following reasons can also cause similar symptoms:

1. Firstly, women can bleed post-sex if intercourse is done soon after the periods, but this does not cause pain.

2. Secondly, virgin girls can bleed initially for a few times.

3. Lastly, intercourse done without proper arousal or foreplay makes the vagina less lubricate, causing pain and bleeding.

You should visit a gynecologist for a detailed examination because sometimes tears can be deep-seated and be missed causing future problems.