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Intense pain during sex after c section

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VVM · 16/09/2025 10:49

I’ve had 3 normal deliveries and a section 11 weeks ago so before I run to the gp thought I’d ask here if anyone else has had this and it’s common. I’m guessing it has something to do with scar tissue and it still being relatively early on since the section but when I have intercourse it feels like a stabbing pain in my lower stomach and sex is generally uncomfortable as it also feels like I have a complete full bladder and it’s being prodded, it’s like a burning sensation. Sorry for tmi but I wanted to explain as best as I can but when we are dtd if the full length doesn’t go in then it’s fine but it’s when it does that’s the problem, it feels like a knife to my cervix and then the pain goes into my stomach it is literally unbearable and then days after I have a tender stomach. Is this a case of giving things more time to settle and adjust or could there be a problem? I did haemorrhage badly after the section and had a balloon put in as a side note. Thankyou

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FlatStanley50 · 16/09/2025 14:51

This happened to me - absolute agony. It took quite a long time to resolve - at least 9 months from memory. I have read it’s to do with hormone changes. It also happened to me post ERPC post miscarriage.

BadgernTheGarden · 16/09/2025 14:54

It could be internal scars still healing. I would ask your health visitor or GP, or the hospital where the section was done, if there were complications there may be a reason that would be obvious to them.

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