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Re: Can BV cause post-coital bleeding?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 19:28:58 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Maureen wrote: >
>I have had post-coital bleeding (bright red blood, a moderate amount) on
>and off over the last several years. I've also had recurrent BV
>infection. Two different doctors have both *very* nonchalantly
>dismissed the bleeding as a result of the BV. My last pap (several
>years ago) came back normal. The current doctor doesn't want to do a
>pap till I finish the prescribed course of metrogel. Meanwhile, I've
>never seen bleeding listed as a symptom of BV.

It usually isn't.

I don't feel >particularly irritated and don't have pain with intercourse. Isn't it a
>little weird that they are not more alarmed by this? I make it very
>clear each time that I am worried about the bleeding after intercourse.

Post coital bleeding is the only symptom of dysplasia and requires evaluation.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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