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Postcoital Bleeding: A Review on Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Joint Authors
Tarney, Christopher M.
Han, Jasmine
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Postcoital bleeding refers to spotting or bleeding that occurs after intercourse and is not related to menstruation.
The prevalence of postcoital bleeding ranges from 0.7 to 9.0 percent of menstruating women.
There are multiple etiologies for this common complaint in which most are benign such as cervicitis or cervical polyps.
However, the most serious cause of postcoital bleeding is cervical cancer.
There are currently no recommendations from governing bodies such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on evaluating and treating women with postcoital bleeding.
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the common causes of postcoital bleeding, the etiologies of postcoital bleeding, and the likelihood that malignancy is the underlying cause.
After an extensive literature review, we compiled a paper illustrating the key concepts a practitioner should know when it comes to postcoital bleeding.
Finally, this review will conclude with treatment options for women who are found to have an identifiable source for their bleeding and a discussion on the natural history of postcoital bleeding in women who are found to have no identifiable etiology on evaluation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tarney, Christopher M.& Han, Jasmine. 2014. Postcoital Bleeding: A Review on Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046880
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tarney, Christopher M.& Han, Jasmine. Postcoital Bleeding: A Review on Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046880
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tarney, Christopher M.& Han, Jasmine. Postcoital Bleeding: A Review on Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1046880
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1046880