Spotting Between Periods? Here Are the Possible Causes, According to an OB/GYN
—specifically, a too-enthusiastic sexual partner—or the hunt for a lost tampon, either of which may result in a tiny cut. If the bleeding is light and getting progressively lighter, there’s no need to do anything.
The vaginal wall heals quickly and easily.Sexually transmitted infections can cause inflammation of the cervix and bloody discharge. Another possible cause: irritation from a tampon or spermicide.Cervical polyps, benign mushroom-like growths, can cause bleeding after intercourse or for no reason at all.One of the most common causes of spotting in young women, it happens when the tissue that lines the cervical canal is present on the surface of the cervix—which can be a normal variation but is also seen in women on the Pill. It is harmless but can be a huge nuisance, as the cervix will bleed easily with any contact, including from intercourse or a Pap test.
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