Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I have been postpartum for three months. While sitting on a stool, I suddenly felt a tight pain on the right side of my vagina. Upon immediate inspection, I discovered that a large amount of clear mucus suddenly flowed from my vagina, and there was a small amount of blood inside the right side of the vaginal opening. I had sexual intercourse with my husband last night. Is it related to that?Duration and persistence of the current condition: Just today.
Current general condition: After wiping with toilet paper, the bleeding stopped, but the mucus is still present.
Medical history: None.
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes: I had a left-side episiotomy during childbirth, but the doctor accidentally touched the right side of my vagina during the procedure.
Doctor's answer:
If there is bleeding after sexual activity, the first step is to rule out issues in the female reproductive tract. Common conditions include vaginal polyps, cervical polyps, cervical erosion, uterine fibroids, etc. Due to friction and impact from the penis, these polyps or eroded areas may rupture and bleed. If bleeding occurs frequently after sexual activity, it is important to be vigilant about cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and other conditions. It is recommended to visit a hospital for relevant examinations to identify the cause and receive appropriate treatment.