Bleeding After Sex: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with bleeding after sex?

Bleeding after sex may occur with other symptoms depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. For example, bleeding after sex due to vaginal dryness may occur with other symptoms of menopause, such as mood swings and cessation of menstrual periods.

Symptoms that may occur along with bleeding after sex

Bleeding after sex may occur with other symptoms including:

• Difficulty getting pregnant or infertility

• Fever

• Lower back pain

• Nausea and vomiting

• Painful bowel movements

• Painful sexual intercourse

• Pelvic or abdominal pain or cramps

• Symptoms of menopause (cessation of menstrual periods, loss of sexual desire, vaginal dryness)

• Unusual vaginal discharge

Symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition

In some cases, bleeding after sex can be a sign of a serious or life-threatening condition, such as cervical cancer, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), or uterine cancer. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Dizziness

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees)

• Severe pelvic or abdominal pain

• Severe or heavy vaginal bleeding

• Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy