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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
Bleeding during sex
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Bleeding during sex
by trexbiking, May 25, 2006 12:00AM
I am a 54yr woman who had a hsyterectomy 13 yrs ago. I am in very good shape and physically active. For the last 3 months I have started to bleed during sex. I do not have any pain and there is no problem with lubrication. It's not alot, I just wipe once and it's usually gone. I do not have any bleeding other than that. I have been to the Dr. twice and she says everything is ok. She suggested that I use and estrogen vaginal cream whcih I will start today. Any suggestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 26, 2006 12:00AM
, May 26, 2006 12:00AM
If the hysterectomy is complete (i.e. cervix was also taken out), that would make the list of possible causes smaller.
Post-menopausal dryness is the most likely possibility, which should be treated with the estrogen cream. You may want to exclude various types of vaginal cancer. This would require a thorough physical exam and inspection.
These options should be discussed with a GYN for further evaluation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Post-menopausal dryness is the most likely possibility, which should be treated with the estrogen cream. You may want to exclude various types of vaginal cancer. This would require a thorough physical exam and inspection.
These options should be discussed with a GYN for further evaluation.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
it just seems wired when it has never happened before i have been with my boyfriend for 8months and have used a comdom every time.
can any please answer my question??