Causes of bloating after having sex

Sometimes, if the size of the penis is larger than usual or the vaginal cavity is too narrow, it is likely that during sex the male organ will repeatedly hit the cervix, which can cause its subsequent inflammation. It generates swelling in the lower abdomen which may be accompanied by symptoms similar to indigestion.

It can also be caused by maintaining more aggressive sexual relations than normal, causing a general inflammation throughout the genital area that causes that sensation of swelling that moves to the lower belly area.

Another possible cause of bloating after having sex is suffering from cystitis. It is the urinary tract infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. It can be acute or recurrent and is usually treated with antibiotics or antivirals, depending on the cause. Discomfort during and after sexual intercourse, accompanied by belly swelling, may indicate that you have contracted this urinary infection.

Other symptoms that appear during this disease are the frequent need to urinate, discomfort during evacuation, vaginal itching in women, fever and pain in the abdominal area. In the following oneHOWTO article we show how to treat and prevent cystitis.

It is the inflammation of the end of the uterus, also known as the cervix. In general, it is usually caused by some type of infection that is acquired during sexual relations, that is, by a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The most common are the herpes virus, chlamydia or gonorrhea. And among its symptoms, apart from the feeling of heaviness and abdominal and pelvic swelling, stands out abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during and after sex or unusual vaginal discharge.

For treatment, antibiotics are used in the case of gonorrhea and chlamydia or antivirals if the cause is a virus, such as herpes.

On the other hand, having the swollen belly after having sex may be a consequence of endometriosis. The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus and endometriosis occurs when it is located in other areas outside this cavity. The most common thing is for this tissue to appear in any area of ​​the abdomen and it can do so in the form of nodules, implants (smaller nodules) or as endometriomas, also known as ovarian cysts.

One of its most common symptoms is swelling of the abdominal area, which occurs because it is a disease of inflammatory origin, and which increases after having sex. Pain during intercourse, menstrual pain and abnormal uterine bleeding may also appear. You can see more details in the article what are the symptoms of endometriosis.

The Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) It is an infection that can affect the ovaries, fallopian tubes or uterus. It is caused by the arrival of bacteria from the vagina itself or from the end of the uterus to these areas, or by sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.

It is very common to present a painful and swollen abdomen, symptoms that increase during and after sexual relations. Others may also appear, such as bleeding after sex, pain when urinating, or absence of menstruation.

The ovarian cysts They are quite common and can also be one of the causes of belly swelling after sex. Its about small bags filled with liquid which can be found both inside and outside, surrounding the ovary. They can be caused by diseases such as endometriosis, hormone-related conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, or tumors.

In many cases, they do not cause any symptoms, but if they do appear, the most common is distension or swelling of the abdomen. They can also cause pain during sexual intercourse, pain in the pelvic area or discomfort during menstruation.

This article is merely informative, at unCOMO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to go to a doctor if you have any type of condition or discomfort.

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