I am a menopausal 54 year old woman and I experience vaginal dryness during intercourse. This morning my husband and I had intercourse without lubrication and immediately afterwards I felt the symptoms of a UTI, with a good deal of blood in my urine. It's extremely painful. I don't believe this is a bacterial infection because of the sudden symptoms. Can vaginal dryness cause a tear to the urethra, causing the blood in the urine, and if so, will it heal shortly or should I seek medical attention?