I have bleeding after intercourse. What would be the cause?

Hi,

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Before answering your question let me know;

1. What is your age?

2. Are you pregnant?

Because according to age, the causes are different. In the reproductive age group, the leading cause is any local pathology like polyp, to detect that you need a thorough examination with a gynecologist and a scan.

Thanks.

Hi,

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So now you are getting post-coital (after sexual intercourse) bleeding in between your regular periods. As I already told, post-coital bleeding is usually due to some local pathology. Do not worry about cervical cancer because this typically occurs after 40 years; it is relatively uncommon at this early age. So in your case, the most common causes are any cervical polyps (not cancer). This usually causes bleeding after sex due to manipulation. It can be detected by gynecological examination and scanning. It has to be removed by avulsion polypectomy and D&C (dilation and curettage) if it is there. Another cause is a cervical ulcer-like condition called cervical erosion that also needs examination and cryocautery (an instrument for destroying tissue by freezing it). Go and consult with a gynecologist; you can do one Pap smear (samples of cells collected from the cervix for testing) to rule out infection. You can get a vaccine called Gardasil (human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine) in three doses ( first month, two months later, and then four months later) for cervical cancer.

Thanks.