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Experiencing Heavy Bleeding During Intercourse , What Is The Problem ?

Hello, I am 41 and have experienced heavy bleeding during intercourse and a dull pain in my pelvis the next morning. I also recently had a bladder infection or UTI, not diagnosed, just took care of it the old fashioned way. I also have heavy bloating lately and feel full or sick if I eat. The bleeding only happens during the intercourse (embarrassing to me). It is heavy and after intercourse it is gone? Just a little scary... should I be concerned? Thank you for taking the time to read this...
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Hi. Welcome to HCM. Bleeding after intercourse is not common at your age and u should be concerned about this. Reasons for this may be an infection such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as chlamydia, vaginal dryness (atrophic vaginitis) caused by reduced vaginal secretions after the menopause, damage to the vagina such as tears caused by childbirth, or by dryness or friction during sex, cervical or endometrial polyps (benign or non-cancerous growths in the womb or the lining of the cervix), cervical ectropion (also known as cervical erosion), where there is an inflamed area on the surface of the cervix , Rarely, bleeding after sex can be a sign of cervical cancer or vaginal cancer. Certain tests and examinations are necessary to rule out all these conditions . It is also important at your age to rule out cervical cancer. I would advice u to consult a gynecologist and get a thorough examination. All the best.
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Experiencing Heavy Bleeding During Intercourse , What Is The Problem ?

Hi. Welcome to HCM. Bleeding after intercourse is not common at your age and u should be concerned about this. Reasons for this may be an infection such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as chlamydia, vaginal dryness (atrophic vaginitis) caused by reduced vaginal secretions after the menopause, damage to the vagina such as tears caused by childbirth, or by dryness or friction during sex, cervical or endometrial polyps (benign or non-cancerous growths in the womb or the lining of the cervix), cervical ectropion (also known as cervical erosion), where there is an inflamed area on the surface of the cervix , Rarely, bleeding after sex can be a sign of cervical cancer or vaginal cancer. Certain tests and examinations are necessary to rule out all these conditions . It is also important at your age to rule out cervical cancer. I would advice u to consult a gynecologist and get a thorough examination. All the best.