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Symptom: Bleeding after sex



Introduction: Bleeding after sex

Bleeding after sex: Vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse. See free access online books about Bleeding after sex below. See detailed information below for a list of 25 causes of Bleeding after sex, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Bleeding after sex:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Bleeding after sex. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Bleeding after sex: Multiple Symptom Checker

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Home Diagnostic Testing and Bleeding after sex

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Bleeding after sex

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Diagnostic Guides for Bleeding after sex

12 MEDICAL SYMPTOM BOOKS: FULL TEXT ONLINE! Read the full text of published book sections related to Bleeding after sex from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Bleeding after sex. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Bleeding after sex

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Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"

VAGINAL BLEEDING

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"

Introduction: Sexual Disorders

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"

Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"

Vaginal Bleeding

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"

Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"

Vaginal Bleeding

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics"

Vaginal bleeding, postmenopausal

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2007 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic tests for Bleeding after sex:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Bleeding after sex. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Vaginal speculum examination - to examine for cervical ectropion/erosion (due to post-partum or oral contraceptive pill); cervical polyp.
    • Pap smear - to test for cervical cancer.
    • Vaginal and Cervical swab for microscopy and culture and /or PCR - to test for causes of vaginitis e.g. gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, candida, Chlamydia.
    • First pass Urine PCR - for Chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Bleeding after sex. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • Was the bleeding after particularly rough sexual intercourse? - cervical or vaginal trauma may be the cause of bleeding after sexual intercourse.
  • Were there any lesions or bleeding on your partner's penis? - penile bleeding or blood in the semen may be confused with vaginal bleeding after intercourse.
  • Do you use an Intra-uterine device (IUD) for contraceptive? - may be source of bleeding after intercourse.
  • Past medical history? - of bleeding disorder.
  • Past family history? - of bleeding disorder.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Bleeding after sex) may include:

  • Bleeding in between the periods not related to sexual intercourse
  • Vaginal discharge - may suggest chronic cervicitis, vaginitis.
  • Pregnancy symptoms - may suggest placenta praevia, placental abruption, hydatidiform mole.

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Stories from Users for Bleeding after sex

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Medications or substances causing Bleeding after sex:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Bleeding after sex as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Organs affected by Bleeding after sex:

The list of organs typically affected by Bleeding after sex may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Bleeding after sex

The list below shows some of the causes of Bleeding after sex mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Bleeding after sex?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Bleeding after sex. Of the 25 causes of Bleeding after sex that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 4 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 19 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 25 causes of Bleeding after sex

Conditions listing symptoms: Bleeding after sex:

The following list of conditions have 'Bleeding after sex' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Abdominal Cancer ... bleeding during intercourse

    B

  • BXO ... bleeding or ulceration with sex

    C

  • Cervicitis ... vaginal bleeding after intercourse
  • Chlamydia ... vaginal bleeding after intercourse, spotting after sex

    F

  • Female sexual conditions ... Vaginal bleeding after sex

    G

  • Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix ... bleeding after sex
  • Granuloma inguinale ... vaginal bleeding after sex
  • Gynaecological conditions ... Bleeding after intercourse

    L

  • Lichen sclerosis ... bleeding from intercourse

    P

  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ... bleeding after intercourse

    U

  • Uterine sarcoma ... Post coital bleeding

    V

  • Vagina cancer ... bleeding after sexual intercourse, Post coital bleeding

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  • Causes of Bleeding after sex Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Bleeding after sex based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
  • Sexual activity - history of sexual behavior?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Bleeding after sex?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Bleeding after sex, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Bleeding after sex:

    Medical Conditions associated with Bleeding after sex:

    Vaginal bleeding (61), Intercourse symptoms (92), Bleeding symptoms (779), Menstrual irregularities (230), Vaginal symptoms (135), Sexual symptoms (1068), Female sexual symptoms (337), Genital symptoms (357)

    Symptoms related to Bleeding after sex:

    Vaginal bleeding (61), Sexual symptoms (1068), Blood in urine (131), Sexual pain (69), Sexual difficulty, Penile bleeding, Vaginal pain (44)

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