Causes of bleeding after intercourse during the ovulation period

Jul 17, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

In order to get pregnant, we were timing intercourse around the ovulation period, but ended up with bleeding after sex. I would like to ask, what are the causes of bleeding after intercourse during ovulation?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
There may be several causes for bleeding after sexual intercourse during the ovulation period. 1. During ovulation, hormonal levels in women's bodies fluctuate, which may lead to an unstable endometrium and thus cause bleeding easily. 2. Stimulation during sexual intercourse might exacerbate the effects of these hormonal changes, further triggering bleeding. 3. Gynecological conditions such as cervical inflammation and cervical polyps also can result in contact bleeding. If bleeding after sexual intercourse during the ovulation period occurs only occasionally and the amount of bleeding is not significant, it usually is not a cause for concern, but you should closely monitor subsequent developments. If such symptoms occur frequently, prompt medical consultation is recommended to rule out potential health problems. Maintaining good living and hygiene habits in daily life can help prevent such issues.