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What Could Cause Bleeding During Intercourse Along With Soreness And Swelling?
Posted on
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Question : Hello,
In November my husband came home from his deployment for 5 days and we had intercourse- the 4th time we did it, I bled a lot during but after sex no bleeding just tenderness. He just came home Tuesday and the 4/5th time engaging in intercouse- we saw I was bleeding again - it’s fresh blood and not thick . I am tender down below but I do not see any tears or anything. My vagina does have a burning and feels very sore. Once sex is done, their is no bleeding. I had my pap and blood done XXXXXXX 2017 - all normal with nothing abnormal. When I google, I see cervical cancer and I am not freaking out . Since I bled two days ago I have not had sex. My vagina feels swollen , raw and sore but I don’t see anything abnormal— I will call the doctor Monday but in the mean time, I am freaking out!!
In November my husband came home from his deployment for 5 days and we had intercourse- the 4th time we did it, I bled a lot during but after sex no bleeding just tenderness. He just came home Tuesday and the 4/5th time engaging in intercouse- we saw I was bleeding again - it’s fresh blood and not thick . I am tender down below but I do not see any tears or anything. My vagina does have a burning and feels very sore. Once sex is done, their is no bleeding. I had my pap and blood done XXXXXXX 2017 - all normal with nothing abnormal. When I google, I see cervical cancer and I am not freaking out . Since I bled two days ago I have not had sex. My vagina feels swollen , raw and sore but I don’t see anything abnormal— I will call the doctor Monday but in the mean time, I am freaking out!!
Brief Answer:
No need to freak out!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I know after such a long time, sex could've been intense and that might've caused trauma and pain. There is no cancer history to be scared of here. With a normal Pap smear in 2017, there is no way cancer could have developed as it takes 5-10 years for that progression from abnormal Pap smear to cancer to be done.
Next time, though the emotions are high, try to be gentle with the sexual act. I recommend Tylenol/Motrin for pain. Heal probably before engaging in further sexual acts.
No cancer. Don’t freak out, not even for a second. Google is not providing a personalized response to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah
General & Family Physician
No need to freak out!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I know after such a long time, sex could've been intense and that might've caused trauma and pain. There is no cancer history to be scared of here. With a normal Pap smear in 2017, there is no way cancer could have developed as it takes 5-10 years for that progression from abnormal Pap smear to cancer to be done.
Next time, though the emotions are high, try to be gentle with the sexual act. I recommend Tylenol/Motrin for pain. Heal probably before engaging in further sexual acts.
No cancer. Don’t freak out, not even for a second. Google is not providing a personalized response to you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah
General & Family Physician
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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