YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for November, 2000: Re: Bleeding during sex

Re: Bleeding during sex

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 17:56:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 1 Nov 2000, Jen wrote: >
>I've had the same partner for six months and I find that I often bleed
>during sex. I haven't had this problem with my past partner. There is
>no pain with the bleeding and it happens most times we have sex. I went
>to my doctor about it and after examining me (she said everything looks
>normal but that my blood vessels are close to the surface) she suggested
>changing brands of birth control as that can sometimes cause this
>problem (I've been on this brand for 6 months). I was switched from
>ortho cept to Ortho 7/7/7.
>Is this a common problem? Is it safe to continue sex even though I start
>bleeding?
>
>Thanks!

Jen, The bleeding is likely coming from vessels on the cervix. Your physician is referring to vessels being close to the surface on your cervix and with the contact that occurs with intercourse, there is some resultant bleeding. Changing birth control pills may help, especially since this has been a problem for 6 months and you have been on your current pill for 6 months. I would give it a try. If it works, then great. If not, then see your physician again. In the mean time, as long as the bleeding is not heavy, I think that intercourse is safe... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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