Kymberly Williams

Bleeding after sex while pregnant is quite common and can be caused by many factors. Statistics show that around .6 to 7% of women who still get their periods experience bleeding after sex – sometimes light and sometimes heavy bleeding. The underlying causes of heavy bleeding after sex during pregnancy can indicate a serious problem. If you face serious bleeding problems, get emergency medical help. Causes of bleeding after sex Some of the causes after sex in women without any major health issues are: Injury – friction during intercourse and a dilated cervix can cause bleeding. Vaginal dryness is another cause of bleeding after sex. Especially for expectant mothers, as hormones are high, it causes bleeding. Infections such as STDs, UTIs and yeast infections can cause acute discomfort and bleeding during sex while pregnant. Postcoital bleeding can occur in people with blood related disorders. Other risk factors include: Dehydration Aggressive sex History of cancer Sex without condoms An...

  If you are pregnant and still having sex, there is usually nothing to worry about. Sex even during pregnancy offers a range of benefits for women, including lower blood pressure and more intimacy. Women occasionally experience spotting and light bleeding after sex. If you notice blood on the sheets or toilet paper, here is what you should know about the   causes of light bleeding after sex during pregnancy   and what you should do. It can be scary to see blood after intercourse, but it doesn’t mean that the baby is hurt or that you must stop sex altogether. It is normal to bleed after sex while you are expecting – consider the fact that at least 25% of expectant mothers experience bleeding during the first trimester. Signs of this blood is usually harmless as it relates to high levels of pregnancy hormones. For instance, progesterone is high during pregnancy and it enlarges blood vessels. Sometimes a blood vessel in the cervix could get injured or bruised and bleed a bi...