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Bleeding after sex

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SpringChicken · 11/10/2004 14:29

I know there was a thread on this a little while ago but i can't find it so thought i would ask the question again!

SOrry if there is TMI!

DP and i managed full penatrative sex last night for the first time since DD was born 12 weeks ago (we have been having lots of other fun in the mean time but both were a bit nervous as i had stiches)
Felt absolutely fine at the time - wasn't painful or uncomfortable - however, this morning woke up and realised i was bleeding like a period.
I know it isn't a period as my periods have returned since having DD and i have already had 2, the last only finishing about 10 days ago.

It is still just a heavy now as it was this morning - what does this mean?

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Skate · 11/10/2004 14:44

May be nothing to worry about - I had this once, not after giving birth, but just after not having done it in a while - (had been single then met dh). Like you, it was heavy at first but by next day it had gone.

It only happened that one time and it's never happened again, but ask the HV or GP if it's bothering you.

spacemonkey · 11/10/2004 14:48

I bleed sometimes after sex, but only since I had a mirena coil fitted. Do you have a coil?

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SpringChicken · 11/10/2004 15:00

Thanks - think it was just one of those things that panicked me as i wasn't expecting it!

No, don't have a coil SM, am on the mini pill and i know that can sometimes cause irregular bleeding - just seemed a bit of a coincidence after last night.

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saintshar · 11/10/2004 15:10

I have this SpringChicken.
If it happens again i would go to your GP just to get it checked out.
Mine happens because of a cervical erosion, which if i am right in thinking can happen after having a baby.
It just put my mind at rest to know why it was happening, because it was happening so often.

patchwork · 11/10/2004 15:17

Spring chicken, it was me who posted a thread about this. I bled for 5 full days afterwards - like a period. Told health visitor and she didn't say much. 6 weeks since had baby but not been for check up yet. Haven't had sex since, bit nervous...

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SpringChicken · 11/10/2004 21:29

Now turned into big dark clots - making me a bit worried now!

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pepsi · 11/10/2004 21:32

I would speak to someone at the surgery tommorrow if I were you.

HelloMama · 11/10/2004 21:56

Hi Spring Chicken! Sorry this has happened. I would echo the other posters on this thread - you should go and see your GP or family planning clinic about this. Any bleeding after sex needs to be investigated as although it is usualy nothing to worry about, such a cervical ectropian, it can sometimes be an indication of an infection. Are you up to date with smear tests? if not, it may be worth having one when you go along to get checked out. HTH

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SpringChicken · 11/10/2004 21:58

Have never had a smear test Hellomama

I am terribly shy with things like this though - what am i meant to say?

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HelloMama · 11/10/2004 22:40

I would just go along to your GP or family planning clinic (where they deal with this sort of thing all the time) and say that you noticed some bleeding after having sex and could they just have a look and make sure everything is ok. They may ask if you've ever had a smear if you're over 20 years old. If you're not, dont worry as you'll get sent a letter to invite you to have one when you're 20. While you're actually bleeding, now is not a good time to have a smear as its difficult to see the cells if blood is present on the sample, but it may be something you want to consider for the future.

If they offer to do an examination, they insert an instrument into the vagina to look at your cervix. They may also take some swabs looking for infections. The examination is sometimes a bit uncomfortable (especially if you're a bit shy or nervous), but should NEVER be painful and if it is, you must say stop so the doctor / nurse can change what they are doing straight away. Do tell them that you've had stitches, etc as they can take extra care. If at any time you want them to stop, you just say so and they will. They may be able to tell you what is wrong straight away, but the swabs usually take about a week to come back. HTH

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SpringChicken · 12/10/2004 09:26

Am very nerous about this - still extremely heavy this morning.
I just don't understand why it's happening and to be honest am a bit scared/shy to go to the doctors.

I have never had a smear and i am 20 but have never recieved anything about having one.

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HelloMama · 12/10/2004 12:16

sweetie, dont be shy about going to the doctors. Am sure it is nothing to worry about, but its best you get it sorted out, even if its just to put your mind at rest! I would go to your local family planning clinic as they are very used to dealing with this sort of thing. Call 0845 310 1334 to find out where your nearest clinic is. If you can't face being examined, just go along for a chat and some advice as you will feel better for talking to someone. I know you feel that it is only you who has this problem, but i can assure you you aren't! This is a common issue that people come to family planning about. As for the smear, you don't have to wait for a letter, just make an appointment with your GP practice nurse (doesn't have to be the Gp who does it) to have one done. Again, it shouldn't be painful, but think of it like an MOT to make sure everything is ok.

pepsi · 14/10/2004 10:50

Hello Spring Chicken, I was just wondering how you were? Did you go to the Doctors in the end?

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SpringChicken · 17/10/2004 20:06

Thanks for asking Pepsi!

Still bleeding - definitely panicking about this now - DD is meant to be having her injections on Tuesday so was goning to ask the nurse about it then but she isn't having them now as she's got a cold!

It's been a week today so definitely not something right - think i am going to have to bite the bullett and make an aapointment with the doctor.

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