YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for April, 2003: Re: Bleeding after intercourse

Re: Bleeding after intercourse

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 22:51:34 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 20 Apr 2003, Anonymous wrote: >
>I have checked previous posts on this subject, but can not find an
>answer to my question. I am 20 years old and have only had intercourse
>with one person in my life. We have been together almost five years.
>Recently I have experienced bleeding after intercourse every time we
>have sex. The bleeding is light and only right after sex. There is
>also a slight burning sensation. I have been to my doctor several times
>about the problem, and the only solution she suggests is to change my
>birth control method. I have been on four different types of the pill,
>the Nuva Ring, and I am now on the Depo shot. The bleeding occurs with
>every method. I was screened for cervical abnormalities, STD's, and
>vaginal infections. All tests came back negative. When I had my pap
>smear my doctor told me that my cervix looked easily irritated and that
>the pap would cause spotting (which it did for about 3 days). What
>could be wrong with me? Is there any way to get rid of this problem? I
>had a leep about 2 years ago, but at the time my doctor told me it
>healed fine. Could my bleeding have something to do with this? I have
>not been bleeding every time since the leep, bleeding has been more
>recent. Any suggestions??? Please help!

Basically you have a cervical ectropion, which is cause by the birth control. This is a process where cervical glands are on the outer part of the cervix. This glands are friable, which means easily injured and then they bleed. It is a nusance, but not serious.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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