friable cervix, bleeding during sex, long periods, normal pap smears

[sweetiechip]

HI! I have been having a problem of bleeding during intercourse for almost 2 years now. I have been to 3 OB-GYN. The first one did a pap smear and tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, and all came out normal. But since there were WBCs in my result, she gave me antibiotics. This somehow lessened the bleeding, but it kept on recurring. There was a time, she didnt know what to do, and thought that I might have been allergic to the condom we were using. And so she shifted me to contraceptive pills. But it still occurred. Just recently, I went to another OB-GYN, and she diagnosed me with "friable cervix". SHe treated my cervix with silver nitrate, and although it helped a bit (i didn't have bleeding for one month, during intercourse), it came back. There would also be times my period would come earlier whenever I'd have intercourse. The bleeding would occur during intercourse, wouldn't stop, and would lead to my prolonged menstrual period. Also, my husband and I have been trying to conceive a child for almost 5 months now, and I feel like that this friable cervix is the reason why we are having a problem getting pregnant.
1. What can be the cause of my friable cervix? I've had 2 normal pap smears within the past year and a half, already. What further work-up should I ask my doctor to do?
2. Can this friable cervix be the cause of our difficulty to get pregnant, given that my pap smears have been normal in the past?
Thanks. I hope someone answers my question, since I have been so frustrated with this condition of mine.

[mcaskingaquestion]

reading all these posts is helping me in feeling not so alone anymore. Here is my history: Last October of 2010 I had  LEEP for moderate dysplasia. The following February, of this year, 2011, I bled after sex. I was totally freaked out. I went for my follow-up PAP on March 31 and it came back totally NORMAL. The doctor said that an area had not quite healed from the LEEP and applied silver nitrate. That totally helped and all summer I had no bleeding after sex. This past August, I went for my second follow-up PAP and that too came back NORMAL! I was so happy. However, last night, I was with my friend and he fingered me with several fingers, hard and vigorously for a long time. Also, he had long fingernails. Gross, I know. That is totally not my style and I have no idea why he would want long fingernails.

Anyways, when I got home, I was bleeding bright red blood. Not enough for a tampon, but everytime I wiped the toilet paper was covered in blood. This morning and afternooon, it is still there, but seems to be tapering a bit. I am so worried that the dysplasia is back since I had that last year. But, my last PAP this past August, just two months ago, came back normal. ANyone experience bleeding a year after a LEEP?

[CJC2000]

I am honestly having the same problem. We should start a club or something. I feel like its a very ambiguous diagnosis.  My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 3 years and have been diagnosed with "unexplained" infertility. I can't seem to get any solid answers.  My ob/gyn did a culposcopy and she said as soon as she even touched my cervix with a q-tip it started bleeding.  As far as getting your period and sex, I am the same too. Also, it's not just a little blood... and it's always bright red.  But I have had clear paps and biopsies. I'm still suspicious, and I"m going to keep vigilant, but just to let you know, we are in the same boat! I don't, however, think that the sensitive cervix is the reason for infertility, but maybe we should be in a research study. ha! Feel free to contact me if you want :) We can vent together.

[spatzy1965]

I get a tiny amount of bleeding after intercourse which started several months ago.  My doctor mentioned the word friable for the first time today.  I've been doing some research and reading this post so I'm not feeling as worried as I was two hours ago.  What concerned me was that during the pap test the doctor said the cervix looked normal but it looked as if there were alot of blood vessels around it which made it red and bleed to the touch.    Has anyone had the same experience? (ie diagnosis of a red cervix with lots of blood vessels to it)?  

While a friable cervix doesn't sound pleasant, I'll take that over the C word any day.

[californiagirl30]

Hey ladies, I wanted to report back that I started a new birth control pill without estrogen and so far so good. It hasn't been long enough to give a true evaluation but I haven't had any bleeding after sex since changing pills. I am so happy and hopeful that it helps the problem. I am convinced I have some kind of hormonal imbalance, I have always dealt with pimples that only resolved when I started taking birth control pills - another clue IMO. I will report back again in a few more weeks. I used to spot everytime after sex, sometimes randomly thoughout the month as well, mostly during ovulation until my period but anytime really.

[shannie14]

I have the same thing!! Though i've only had it for a few months! I only started being sexually active in December and ever since then its been an issue. I had an unltrasound done and an internal scan with a camera too. My doc sent me to a specialist and I found out I have Cervical Ectropion. He said that I should go from a 3 month pill to a 3 week pill and change up my hormones because he doesn't want to burn my cervix, he said i'm too young to do that and he doesn't want to ruin my chance of getting pregnant. Though if it doesn't clear up within 3 months he's going to have to burn it.

[g6923]

I am so comforted to know I am not the only woman dealing with this!!!!  I have had cervical bleeding with intercourse for several months now.  If anything comes near my cervix it bleeds!! Agh!  I am 35 and have had three children and have not been on any birth control for 2 1/2 years (so no hormones) (my husband had a vasectomy).  My Dr initially reported this as cervicitis.  I have never had an abnormal pap or STD.  I had the cervical cryosurgery--which did nothing but cause lots of discharge--gross!!!  I have not used tampons for 3 months. Double yuck!!!  Next round of treatment was vagifem (estrogen) and aminoserv, insertable medications for two weeks.  Guess what??? That didn't work either!  I am prepping for ANOTHER Dr. visit tomorrow, for follow up pap also.  This is sooooo irritating!!  My Dr. has mentioned "hysterectomy".  I am not sure I am ready for that---call me sentimental.  My SIL had a good point, without a cervix and uterus, then there are 2 fewer places to get cancer.  Also, evidently, I don't plan on any more children.  Any more information and support is appreciated!!!!  Good luck to you ladies!!!!