Vaginal bleeding may occur during or after sexual intercourse for a number of reasons including:
Injuries to the vaginal wall or
introitus (opening to the vagina) during intercourse
Infections (for example, gonorrhea, chlamydia,
yeast infections) can be a cause of vaginal bleeding after intercourse.
Lowered estrogen levels in peri-menopausal or postmenopausal women may cause the lining of the vagina to become thinned and easily inflamed or infected, and these changes can be associated with vaginal bleeding after intercourse.
Anatomical lesions, such as tumors or polyps on the cervix or vaginal wall may lead to vaginal bleeding during or after intercourse.
Women who experience vaginal bleeding during or following sexual intercourse should always visit their doctor for exam and
lab testing to determine the cause of the bleeding.
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Posted by jackie
Almost always when I'm intimate with my partner, I bleed. There will be times I don't. What could be the possible reasons why?