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Q: Different causes for bleeding after intercourse

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 25th, 2009

I had protected sex the day after I was done with my period. I don't know if the condom may have had a tear. The day after having sex I found that i bled a small amount of bright red blood. What is going on?

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Dr. Ana Aleksovska , MD

replied on November 3rd, 2009

Sexual Health - Women Answer A7723

You would like to know what the reason is for the small amount of bright red blood.

Bleeding after intercourse may be caused by small injuries of the lining either on the vagina or the cervix of the uterus. There are two histological types of lining on the cervix: plate shaped lining on the outer side of the cervix or cylinder shaped lining in the cervical channel. The border between these two linings is the ostium of the cervix. Sometimes that border is dislocated on the outer side of the cervix. This lining is very vulnerable to the touch and easily bleeds. The bleeding may also be caused by an infection from the human papilloma virus. Certain types of this virus can cause carcinoma on the cervix.

According to the symptom that you described, it doesn’t seem that you have any medical condition. You may consider seeing a gynecologist to rule out HPV infection.

I am not able to diagnose your medical condition online. Please contact your doctor or other healthcare provider such as a gynecologist for further diagnosis and treatment options.

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