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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Bleeding during and after intercourse
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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Bleeding during and after intercourse
by allyr, May 02, 2008 02:41PM
I bleed during and after intercourse. In some positions I experience sharp pains and the next time I don't. I had chlamydia last year and was successfully treated, only since being with my new partner has this bleeding happened. On two occasions it has lasted for a week, like a period. I have been back to my dr and had sti tests again and I am not infected with anything. She said I have a backwards uterus but not to worry. I was referred to the gynaecologist who after looking at my notes decided I probably had chlamydia again, didn't bother looking at me properly and did another swab, which unsurprisingly came back clear. The bleeding has continued and I don't know what to do. I'm definitely not pregnant and sometimes it is worse than others and sometimes it doesn't happen at all. Is is because of having a backwards uterus or because I am damaged inside from chlamydia? Please help, I'm too embaressed to go back to my dr and the gynaecologist was so judgemental.
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 05, 2008 11:36AM
, May 05, 2008 11:36AM
Hello,
Bleeding after intercourse is not related to a prior chlamydial infection or from having a retroverted uterus. You should be evaluated for the possible presence of a vaginal lesion, cervical polyp or ectropian (glandular cells on the external portion of the cervix), or an endocervical or endometrial polyp. I suggest you be evaluated by another more thorough gyn given your symptoms are persistent.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Bleeding after intercourse is not related to a prior chlamydial infection or from having a retroverted uterus. You should be evaluated for the possible presence of a vaginal lesion, cervical polyp or ectropian (glandular cells on the external portion of the cervix), or an endocervical or endometrial polyp. I suggest you be evaluated by another more thorough gyn given your symptoms are persistent.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Member Comments (2)
by Ambud, May 04, 2008 03:00PM
To: allyr
Have you been checked for Endometriosis? I was diagnosed with it last December and the only test is for your doctor to go in and look. Its called a laparoscopy. They make an incision below the belly button and and in the pubic area. The scope can actual look around in there. I had 3 spots of Endo along my bladder and one spot under my right ovary. Do some reading on Endometriosis and see if thats what your next step may be?? Good luck- I know how painful it can become.
