Why Women Experience Bleeding And Pain After Sex
Most women will experience bleeding and pain with their first sexual experience. It is unusual, however, for these symptoms to occur in later sexual encounters. If bleeding and pain happen during sex, the cause may be obvious. When the symptoms are delayed, however, the reason is often unknown. Causal factors can fall into three general categories, lifestyle, situational or biological. The amount and degree of pain should serve as a warning sign to individuals who are experiencing bleeding and pain after sex. Women who experience light spotting and “soreness” following vigorous intercourse may not be as concerned as those who experience heavy bleeding and pain. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if these symptoms are persistent, intense, or if they occur in conjunction with other symptoms.
Lifestyle
There are certain lifestyle factors that can induce bleeding and pain after sex. Feminine hygiene and sexual promiscuity are two examples of lifestyle choices that can lead to these symptoms. Most gynecologists and obstetricians discourage the use of douching, because it not only flushes away the normal flora leaving the body susceptible to bacterial and yeast infections, it can irritate or scratch the vaginal wall. This, of course, makes a woman more vulnerable to experiencing bleeding and pain after sex.
Women who are promiscuous expose themselves to the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The more sexual partners a woman has, the higher the risk of contracting an STD. Although treatable, Chlamydia and Gonherrea are two types of STDs that can lead to bleeding and pain after sex. Since roughly 80% of women who have these diseases show no symptoms, it is important to be tested regularly.
Situational
A few situational factors, including sexual position, can lead to bleeding and pain after sex. It is important to follow up with a doctor to make sure that the events are isolated and a result of the situation. Vaginal dryness due to menopause, vigorous intercourse or not enough foreplay before sex, can then lead to bleeding and/or pain during or after the act. Sometimes, it is just the act itself. Sexual cystitis is the irritation of the urethra through the mechanical act of sex. Other situational factors include using an ill-fitting diaphragm or having sex too soon after surgery or childbirth. A doctor may recommend simple changes to alleviate symptoms but if changes in sexual position or lubrication do not help, then other reasons may be involved.
Biological
Bleeding and pain after sex may indicate trauma to the cervix or that an underlying health issue is present in the cervix, pelvis, or bowels. If bleeding and pain after sex is a usual occurrence, then it could be a sign of endometriosis or an ovarian cyst. With light to no bleeding and pain after sex that has a delayed onset, another possibility is an allergic reaction to sperm or spermicidal agents. An ectopic pregnancy and some medications, including some forms of birth control may also cause bleeding and pain after sex.
A more serious possibility is cervical cancer. Pap smears can detect cervical cancer in its early stages where it is highly treatable, if not curable. Without regular testing, however, the cancer can thrive undetected since precancerous cells often exhibit no signs or symptoms. It is usually during the late stages where symptoms such as bleeding and pain after sex start to develop. The causes listed here are not the only causal factors so it is important to consult a physician about these or other symptoms.
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