Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
I have not had sex in 5 years. I am 66 years old and had a total hysterectomy at around age 52. Two weeks ago when I had sex it hurt and I had bright red bleeding. What could have caused that? That never happened before. I have only been with my husband before and I am not engaged.
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. The reason why you could have bleeding after vaginal intercourse could be due to mucosal injury. This is seen in post-menopausal women and often due to improper lubrication and dryness of vagina. Kindly wash the area with cold water and mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily to prevent infection. You can apply Neomycin cream after drying. Apply moisturizer cream at bedtime. Next time, kindly take care to be gentle and use moisturizer cream or water-based lubricants during the act. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes Bleeding Post Vaginal Intercourse?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. The reason why you could have bleeding after vaginal intercourse could be due to mucosal injury. This is seen in post-menopausal women and often due to improper lubrication and dryness of vagina. Kindly wash the area with cold water and mild antiseptic solution like Savlon twice daily to prevent infection. You can apply Neomycin cream after drying. Apply moisturizer cream at bedtime. Next time, kindly take care to be gentle and use moisturizer cream or water-based lubricants during the act. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.