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Bleeding after sex experiences

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Worriedshitless12 · 08/09/2022 14:20

Anyone??
it started about 3 months ago - bleeding probably a week before my period everytime I had sex. Now it’s pretty much every time 😩
Has anyone had this happen to them? What caused it?
its so embarrassing as I’m unaware it’s happening until after and there’s blood everywhere!

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Thestoppedfan · 08/09/2022 14:25

I had this and I would say don’t panic- I googled and expected the worst. I saw the doctor and it turns out I had cervical erosion- it’s really common and straightforward to treat. I went in and had a day procedure I chose to be put to sleep as I haven’t had children (he said it could be uncomfortable if I hadn’t) and he burnt away the cells. It could have been left and wouldn’t have caused a problem but I wanted the bleeding to stop. This was 10 years ago and no problems since.

jinglejanglemorning · 08/09/2022 14:25

I have this, usually a few days before my period (but definitely not my period). It's caused by a thing called cervical ectropion in my case - it's harmless, Google it. I freaked out and saw my GP and that's what she said.

You should definitely get it checked out but it doesn't necessarily mean anything sinister.

CloseYourEyesAndSee · 08/09/2022 14:26

Yep, cervical erosion. Nothing serious but you may want to check it at the GP.

ISeeTrees · 08/09/2022 14:35

Yeah same cervical ectropian. More common if you take the pill I think? I get it if I run more than two packs together.

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Worriedshitless12 · 08/09/2022 15:00

Thank you all!!

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LimpBiskit · 08/09/2022 16:17

Maybe you're just being too vigorous😂

KangarooKenny · 08/09/2022 16:19

Cervical erosion. Consultant said it was hormonal, due to coming off the pill. Had it zapped, and didn’t bother me again.

MistyRock · 08/09/2022 16:44

May I ask (sorry to jump on someone else's thread) but can cervical erosion also cause a tender pain at the entrance to the vagina? I've been feeling a bit sore lately during sex and it's been on my mind a while.

ISeeTrees · 08/09/2022 19:18

@MistyRock it hasn't for me but I suppose if you're a little anxious about potentially bleeding you might not be fully relaxed which could cause some pain?

MistyRock · 09/09/2022 04:17

ISeeTrees · 08/09/2022 19:18

@MistyRock it hasn't for me but I suppose if you're a little anxious about potentially bleeding you might not be fully relaxed which could cause some pain?

Thank you for the reply. I just feel sore down there. I suppose I'll have to see visit my doctor.

autienotnaughty · 09/09/2022 05:44

I had mine frozen off, wide awake it was a little uncomfortable but not painful. Speak to gp.

Moorlander · 09/09/2022 05:52

Don't wish to worry you at all and no idea how common this is but when this happened to me (about 25 years ago!) it did turn out that I had abnormal cells on my cervix. I had a loop diathermy to remove the cells and all has been fine since but might be worth checking.

ISeeTrees · 09/09/2022 08:41

Yeah was going to add @Moorlander make sure you're up to date with smears @MistyRock
Also I went straight to the sexual health clinic- GP can be a bit hit and miss with gynae issues so thought it best to go straight to the experts!

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 09/09/2022 08:44

Don’t assume erosion. I had this and it was unfortunately cancerous cells. Go and have an urgent smear.

MistyRock · 09/09/2022 14:27

I will book a smear test. Thank you.

SummerHouse · 09/09/2022 14:34

I think even if up to date with smears, go to GP. I had a cervical ectropian. Totally harmless. But GP will refer, you have a colcoscapy (sp? Camera inserted to have a look at the cervix), treatment if necessary - I didn't as bleeding was very slight and didn't bother me.

But always best to get it seen. Can be due to cancer or pre cancer that is so, so treatable and best caught sooner rather than later.

Leemoe · 09/09/2022 15:53

Hi OP

I could have written this myself.
I was wondering if it is hormone imbalance tbh as I am forty this year and it started happening when my period was due but now, as with you it has increased in frequency.

I have been to the GP, she had a look at my cervix which she says looks healthy and did an internal exam. As I am up to date with smears she has referred me for an ultrasound scan early next month.

From googling like mad it could be;
Fibroid
Polyps
Endometriosis
Cervical ectropion
Orstrogen dominance/lack of progesterone
Perimenopause
STIs
Effects of my fluoxetine (do you take an SSRI?)
Cervical cancer
Endometrial cancer.

Of course the last two are the most unlikely as cancer accounts for only 3% of bleeding after sex cases.

That doesn't help when you're worried sick about it though does it?
I hope you can be reassured by the GP or referred for further tests.

I'm getting married in less than two weeks and having myself dead and buried from cancer, at least in my head, is making me pretty miserable right now.
I really hope that you are being more level headed than I seem to be able to be 😊

ImBrian · 25/04/2023 22:07

I know this is an old thread but @Leemoe did you find out what it was? I’m the same age and same issue! Bleeding after sex but only in the week leading up to my period. I’m waiting on a gyno referral.

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Worriedshitless12 · 26/04/2023 09:21

@ImBrian
cervial ecropian (spelling?) it went on for a while but touch wood it hasn’t happened since!

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ImBrian · 26/04/2023 15:46

I’ve been checked for that one. It must be hormonal.

JadeRobs23 · 28/04/2023 08:26

Will be interested to know what this is when you get an answer. I have the exact same thing. Only happens in the week leading up to my period and no other time. I had my last smear in Jan 2021 and it was happening before then and my smear came back normal. It bothers me when it happens but as soon as my period is done and we have sex again there’s nothing. We are quite an active couple, still 4/5 times a week and it’s still only ever in the week leading up. So bizarre. Makes me think it must be hormone related. If I’ve ever been on contraception it’s stopped so goodness knows. I try to take comfort that it was happening before my smear and that’s was ok xx

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