I would like to thank you both for the info, I feel more at ease at the same thing happening to me and being too afraid to go to the dr and all.
Well, I guess that my bleeding wasn't unusual after all. Went to my GYN and was given intravaginal estrogen. Must use it 5x per week for 4 weeks, then 3x per week for 2 weeks. And, I need to wait 2 weeks before having intercourse again w/ my husband - and I'll need to use Astroglide as a lubricant. Hope that my situation will help calm the nerves of others who might be going through this!
Thank you for your reassurance! It's comforting to know that others understand what I'm going though - although I wish that NONE of us had to go through it! I noticed this morning (2 days after intercourse) that there's no blood when I wipe, but there is a tiny spot of blood on tissue that I insert in my vagina (on the side of the tissue, so I don't think that the blood is coming from my uterus). Must be sort of a cut. I fully intend to buy some Replens (thank you!) and use it liberally! However, until there is no further sign of blood (no matter how tiny), I won't be having any intercourse. I wish you well w/ your new treatment for vaginal cancer and hope to hear uplifitng news from you soon.
Menapause can cause the vaginal wall to become thin and with less lubrication it makes abrasion happen easier. I am in chemically induced menapause, so I know exactly what you are talking about. It happens to me also. I'm taking HRT that only helps so much, so I also use Replens, (it has been a life saver for me), and when I am intimate I also use an additional lubricant, and believe me, this has cut down on any bleeding. I highly recommend Replens. You insert it vaginally, there are no hormones. It isn't as bad as it sounds and is painless and takes a few seconds. I use it every other day even if I am not going to be intimate. But, it is good to call your Gyn who may be able to suggest other things. I have the pain you are talking about, but mine is more than likely the result of vaginal radiation and scarring from rads (I had/still have vaginal cancer, but going to start a new treatment tomorrow--Cyberknife).