having heard about all the possible causes of bleeding after sex one would think that a culprit could be found to explain the bleeding. i was surprised to learn that in three separate studies about 50% of women evaluated showed no obvious reason for the bleeding! in each of these three studies women received thorough evaluations including colposcopies. however given the multiple causes of bleeding after sex one should go see a gynecologist if the spotting persists or is recurrent. when all the possible causes have been ruled out then you might be one of the 50% where there is no pathological reason for the bleeding. until a work up has been done i would suggest that bleeding after sex is not a symptom to be ignored.
is bleeding after sex a big deal?