
Tender And Fragile Cervix, Bleeds During Sex, On Examination. What Are The Possibilities ?

Question: My doctor examined me and said my cervix looks tender and fragile. It bleeds during sex and to the touch - when she examined. I have been told to book an appt with a gyno. The doctor said this could be something harmless. What are the possibilities?
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Thanks for your query.
A cervix which is tender and fragile and bleeds to touch might be due to many reasons like-
1. The cervix is inflamed- a chronic inflammation due to chronic white discharge
2. The touch was by chance very hard which caused it to bleed. It can be a healthy cervix also.
3. Cervical dysplasia- irregular growth of cervical epithelium causing it to bleed on touch. This can be ruled out on PAP smear.
4. Cervical carcinoma- An abberrant and abnormal growth of cervical tissue with excessive vascularity making it prone to bleeds.
To rule out all the above, an appointment with a gynaecologist is a must.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available if you have any further queries.
Regards
Thanks for your query.
A cervix which is tender and fragile and bleeds to touch might be due to many reasons like-
1. The cervix is inflamed- a chronic inflammation due to chronic white discharge
2. The touch was by chance very hard which caused it to bleed. It can be a healthy cervix also.
3. Cervical dysplasia- irregular growth of cervical epithelium causing it to bleed on touch. This can be ruled out on PAP smear.
4. Cervical carcinoma- An abberrant and abnormal growth of cervical tissue with excessive vascularity making it prone to bleeds.
To rule out all the above, an appointment with a gynaecologist is a must.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available if you have any further queries.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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