# Bleeding after sex: causes and when to see a doctor

_Bleeding after sex: what it can be linked to, how urgent it is and what to do next. Kenya guidance from My Wellness Health._

Canonical: https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/symptoms/bleeding-after-sex

Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> Bleeding after sex is often caused by an infection, a cervical ectropion or dryness. It can also be an early sign of cervical cancer. See a clinician promptly, even if your last screen was normal.

**Bleeding after sex: what to do**

| How urgent | What a clinician will check | How we help | Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| See a clinician promptly, even if your last screen was normal. | A pelvic exam and a cervical screening test if you are due. | Cancer risk assessment | Cancer risk assessments, KES 300 |

## Bleeding after sex: common questions

**Q: What can cause bleeding after sex?**

A: Bleeding after sex is often caused by an infection, a cervical ectropion or dryness. It can also be an early sign of cervical cancer.

**Q: When should I see a doctor?**

A: See a clinician promptly, even if your last screen was normal.

**Q: What will the doctor check?**

A: A pelvic exam and a cervical screening test if you are due.

**Q: Does bleeding after sex mean I have cancer?**

A: Usually not, but it is worth getting checked so a clinician can find the cause. Only an examination and tests can tell.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's cancer risk assessment (Cancer risk assessments, KES 300) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [World Health Organization, Cervical cancer fact sheet](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cervical-cancer)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, National Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Guidelines](https://www.iccp-portal.org/resources/national-cancer-screening-and-early-diagnosis-guidelines)

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