Deep pain during intercourse

[Kay5]

Just over 2 weeks ago I had a D&C w/ hysteroscopy. I am a 55 yr. old female - still peri-menopausal. My doctor and I had planned on a an ablation procedure (heavy/frequent periods); but the results of the biopsy (a pre-op requirement) revealed simple endometrial hyperplasia. She then recommended the D&C and the insertion of an IUD to release progestin into my utereus to fight the hyperplasia. After the biopsy, when I had sexual intercourse, I experienced deep pain during sexual intercourse-nothing like this had ever happened before. Well, I have continued bleeding (not as heavy as before the D&C - but a steady period) and after waiting the 2 weeks to have intercourse - the deep pain was even worse. The pain feels like my husband's penis is "knocking" against something and meeting resistance?! Could this be scar tissue from the biopsy?....and then things made even worse during the D&C/hysteroscopy?? Do I need more time to heal around my cervix? Is the IUD the culprit? How/what steps are next to diagnose this embarassing pain? My husband is a wonderful man....I don't want him to know I hurt during sex.....but not sure if I can let it go on for too long.

[gretchen36]

Also, don't be embarrassed to talk to your doctor about the pain. Believe me....they've heard it all....and it's not your fault it's happening.

[gretchen36]

I think it may be too early to be having sex after these procedures. You need a little time to heal and keep from getting an infection. I don't know much about IUD's so I couldn't tell you about that. Ask your doc, but I think you just need to take a little time to heal up. You've had a lot going on down there and your body needs to adjust to it.