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Vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex

Bleeding from your vagina between periods or after sex can have a lot of different causes. It's not usually serious, but always get it checked by a doctor.

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This page provides general information and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. If symptoms are severe, persistent or worsening, seek medical advice promptly.

Bleeding from your vagina between periods or after sex can have a lot of different causes. It's not usually serious, but always get it checked by a doctor.

This page is about bleeding between periods or after sex. Find out about other kinds of unusual bleeding:

  • period problems
  • vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, including implantation bleeding, which can happen at the start of pregnancy
  • postmenopausal bleeding

See a GP or go to a sexual health clinic if:

  • you're bleeding between periods or after sex

Causes of bleeding between periods or after sex

Bleeding between periods or after sex can have lots of possible causes.

Bleeding between periods

Common causes of bleeding between periods include:

Consult with a doctor about Vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex

Consult with a doctor about Vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex

Discuss your symptoms and possible next steps with a doctor online.

Bleeding after sex

Causes of bleeding after sex include:

Important

Bleeding between periods or after sex can sometimes be a sign of cancer. Always get any unusual bleeding checked by a GP or sexual health clinic.

What happens at your appointment

To find out what's causing bleeding between periods or after sex, a doctor or nurse will ask questions about your symptoms and medical history.

You may have tests including:

  • a pregnancy test
  • a blood test
  • a test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), this may involve a urine test or taking a small sample of fluid from your vagina using a cotton bud (swab)
  • an examination of your vagina and cervix

Any treatment you need will depend on what's causing the bleeding.

If further tests are needed, you may be referred for an ultrasound scan, colposcopy or hysteroscopy.

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Joao Silva

General medicine 6 years exp.

Dr. João Silva is a physician with training and experience in the field of General and Family Medicine, dedicated to providing healthcare focused on the well-being and quality of life of his patients. Throughout his professional career, he has developed broad clinical competencies, striving to maintain a medical practice based on scientific evidence and continuous knowledge updates.

Between 2013 and 2019, he completed the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Porto, where he acquired a solid academic and clinical education.

Subsequently, between January 2021 and December 2021, he completed the General Internship at the Entre Douro e Vouga Hospital Center in Santa Maria da Feira, where he had the opportunity to work in different hospital settings and deepen his competencies in several areas of medicine.

From January 2022 until March 2026, he works as a Resident Physician in General and Family Medicine at USF Salvador Machado in Oliveira de Azeméis, developing clinical activities in primary healthcare, follow-up of chronic patients, and health promotion in the community.

Complementing his medical training, Dr. João Silva also completed a Postgraduate Degree in Continuing and Palliative Care at CESPU, strengthening his preparation in the comprehensive approach to patient care, especially in situations requiring prolonged care and multidisciplinary support.

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