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Anyone else?? 6 weeks and slight bleed (red) after sex!

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 12:49

Had sex this morning , went to bathroom afterwards and discovered blood when I wiped myself. Not much but bright red and very worried now as had 2 miscarriages last year! Please help!Some text says that it's ok to bleed slightly within 48 hrs of intercourse and some say not normal at all.

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 12:57

Anyone out there? I'm so nervous,can't go for scan as it's sunday and beside myself. Please help!

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Sidge · 16/03/2008 13:15

Has the bleeding stopped or continued?

If it has stopped then it may be bleeding due to softening and ectropion of the cervix, which can happen under the influence of pregnancy hormones.

If it has continued and you have any pain then you may need to attend a walk-in centre or A&E, but they probably won't do much if you are only 6 weeks (sorry that sounds harsh) as a scan wouldn't show much yet anyway. They would probably advise a wait and see approach and to see your GP in the week. Our local Pregnancy Assessment Unit won't see women less than 7 weeks.

If it has stopped then don't panic but mention it to your GP/midwife.

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 13:23

Went for a scan at 5+4 cos of my history,all well and healthy sac+yolk in there they said. Not collecting any blood as of yet and none when wiping for now,seemingly no pain either but with my pastr i just feel so nervous and unlucky. What does that actually mean-ectropion of cervix and why does it happen.Fairly normal to hapen after sex?

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 13:41

Is ectropion the same as cervical erosion as what does it actually mean.

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justjules · 16/03/2008 13:47

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 13:51

You think I should still go to epu for check tomorrow if no bleed?

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 13:57

You think it's "fairly" normal to bleed after sex? Only time I've bled has been w miscarriage. Also concerned cos the slight symptoms I've had this time are so slight and last time it was no baby developing. This wkd my boobs went back to being just a bit fuller and not sore at all.Before they were so sore and tender. Is it normal to stop having very sore boobs and continue with healthy preganancy?

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 14:06

Hello Sidge! What did you mean with softening and ectropion of the cervix?

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 14:17

Oh no,still got red blood when wiping!

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Sidge · 16/03/2008 14:19

That all sounds very reassuring lalaland1.

Ectropion is what used to be called erosion, where the cells inside the cervix that are very delicate can move outside the cervix in pregnancy, whilst in the pill etc. As they are not designed to be on the outside of the cervix they can bleed when bashed (eg during sex) as they are delicate.

The cervix softens in pregnancy and becomes more vascular (supplied with blood vessels) so can be more prone to bleeding on contact.

I wouldn't say it was normal to bleed after sex, but it doesn't often signify an impending miscarriage. I can understand your concerns given your previous history though. I would avoid sex for now, and mention the bleeding to your GP/midwife. If you are under the care of the EPAU maybe give them a ring on Monday and see what they say?

Hope it all goes well for you

lissielouwithbunnyears · 16/03/2008 14:21

I bled a LOT with ds, but mainly after sex. it is very normal, but of course you should get it checked out. ring NHS direct for advice, rest as much as possible and try to relax. i have had 7 mcs and an ep and (like jules) cant have sex during pg. not that it will necessarily do any harm, but becasue its better to be safe.

however (god forbid) if something were to go wrong, then it wouldnt have been the fact that you had sex, it would be more likely to be bad luck. good luck, thinking of you!

ilovebeinglazy · 16/03/2008 14:23

no advice but have my fingers crossed for you xx

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 14:35

If you bleed "normaly" after sex-meaning no impending miscarriage,when does the bleeding (red blood) tend to stop?

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lissielouwithbunnyears · 16/03/2008 14:39

it depends, after my 1st bleed (5w) i bled for that day then it turned into brown. i then bled on and off up until 20w sometimes red, sometines brown. unfortunately you can only know by having a scan. call NHS now, explain that you have had 2 mcs and ask them to contact epu to arrange a scan for you

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 14:43

Will do-many thanks for your story and advice.First time it happened did you lay down for the day? Was that whet calmed it down and healed the bleeding you think or will it do it if meant to no matter what you're up to (active or resting)?

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lissielouwithbunnyears · 16/03/2008 14:50

unfortunately, ime there is not a lot that can stop a mc. but resting made me feel better. i literally didnt move off the sofa for 2d!

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lalaland1 · 16/03/2008 14:55

Thank you,will now go to bed and try to relax. EPU tomorrow first thing and really hope for best-this baby is SO wanted!

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lissielouwithbunnyears · 16/03/2008 14:57

i know it is sweetheart, please try to relax, im sure it will be fine. you just need to be careful x

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