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STDs (Expert Forum)
Bleeding during intercourse
Answered by
Edward W Hook, MD - HIV Prevention, stds
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Bleeding during intercourse
by lissy10, May 05, 2008 04:21PM
Dear docs, I have the following problem. Since the last 5 years I experience blood loss during intercourse. Other symptoms are painful stains in the stomach (about 10cm above the venus), but no presence of painful urination or vaginal discarge. The bleedings happen about 4 out of 5 times I have intercourse. I have been 2 times to a gyn for a research, but they did not find anything. I have heard that it might be hard to indicate 'herpes of the cervix'. Do you think this could be possible? Or it this not likely due to the fact the bleedings are not recurrent in periods (like usual genital herpes) but about constantly there. Also, as far as I know my boyfriend (2years) had never any genital herpes symptoms.
Chlamydia and Gonorroroe came back negative. Should I concentrate on herpes or possible cancer? Thanks very much doc!
Chlamydia and Gonorroroe came back negative. Should I concentrate on herpes or possible cancer? Thanks very much doc!
Doctor's Answer
by Edward W Hook, MD, May 05, 2008 04:50PM
, May 05, 2008 04:50PM
On occasion a small amount of bleeding may occur following intercourse in women with some bacterial STDs such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. You have had negative tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia so it is unlikely that this is the problem - the tests are very good. Heavy bleeding is unusual with any STD.
What you have does not in any way sound like herpes. Herpes is not associated with vaginal bleeding, during intercourse or otherwise.
As you point out cancer can sometimes present this way but so can a lot of other gynecological problems. My advice would be not to worry about herpes and to work with your gynecologist to figure out what is going on. Hope this helps. EWH
What you have does not in any way sound like herpes. Herpes is not associated with vaginal bleeding, during intercourse or otherwise.
As you point out cancer can sometimes present this way but so can a lot of other gynecological problems. My advice would be not to worry about herpes and to work with your gynecologist to figure out what is going on. Hope this helps. EWH
Member Comments (2)
by lissy10, May 05, 2008 05:10PM
To: EWH
Thank you very much doc! I'm very relieved that genital herpes is unlikely. I heard that vaginal bleeding is a symptom but your are the expert in this area. I will see a gynecologist soon for further research. All best to you.
