Postcoital bleeding
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Postcoital Bleeding is bleeding after intercourse. It almost always originates from the cervix or the vagina.
[edit] Differential Diagnosis
Cervical Causes:
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cervicitis
- Cervical Ectropion
- Cervical Polyps
Vaginal Causes
- Vaginal Carcinoma
- Vaginitis
[edit] Diagnosis
The diagnosis of postcoital bleeding is made using the following clinical skills:
[edit] References
O'Connor, J. Pathology 2nd ed. Mosby. Edinburgh. 2002.
McCarthy, A & Hunter, B (2003) Master Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2nd ed.) Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunder
www.gpnotebook.co.uk
