I'm 5 weeks postpartum and sex is painful but not where I'd expected it to be. Sorry if too much information but I'm trying to work out if this is a normal part of the healing process or if something is wrong. I did mention it to my gp, while i was there about something else but didn't really get an answer. I've got my 6 week check this week, so I will be bringing it up then. But I'd like to hear if others have experienced the same issue.
So.. stopped bleeding over 2 weeks ago. Had sex 3 times since. Had some internal stitches (which have healed and dissolved/come away now). These were inside back wall 2 inches in (no pain in that area). Sorry if TMI. No pain on entering, no painful areas that can be reached by fingers. But it feels like the depth of my vagina is shorter as deep penetration hurts. Before any says anything OH hasn't pressured me, is very considerate and loving, we've made sure lots of foreplay & been very gentle.
Any ideas if this is normal healing or what this could be?