Post-coital bleeding

Post-coital bleeding — referral criteria for Gynaecology services.

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed post-coital bleeding with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Uncontrolled vaginal bleeding, or if the person is haemodynamically unstable

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Unexplained post-coital bleeding