A 41-year-old member asked:
I am having problems with bleeding during sex with my boyfriend, all pap tests are normal. what else can it be?
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Dr. Brian Parkanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 34 years experience
Cervical polyp: Bleeding during sexual intercourse can be
cause by the presence of a cervical polyp
(a benign condition) or a cervical erosion,
which cause the cervix to bleed during or
after sexual intercourse.
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Dr. Lester Thompsonanswered
Pathology 35 years experience
Friction sensitivity: The cervix is quite sensitive and only has a thin lining covering it. Any friction or abrasion can result in "post coital" bleeding -- which is what you are describing. In general, it is not something to be concerned about, especially if your pap smears are negative. Perhaps an alternative position where the cervix is not as prone to injury may decrease bleeding. Good luck.
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Had some bleeding after sex twice. Pap test one year ago normal. Dr examined my cervix, said it looks healthy,but could I have cervical cancer?
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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A 31-year-old female asked:
What could cause bleeding each time during/after sex? Had Pap smear and pelvic exam and all came back normal. No STDs, no HPV, cervix looked fine, no infectionsand also no issues with lubrication?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
something is being injured during sex in the vaginal/cervical area. First check if it is fresh blood, with or without clots and amount. Try a differen... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
1) Can long term yeast infection cause Pelvic inflammatory disease? 2) normal PAP smear results means no HPV? 1st time having brown discharge/light bleeding after sex. It was also painful. 2mths ago PAP smear result was normal. What test do i need?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
You need to see your Gyn for proper assessment . yeast infection is not the usual cause of PID. Pap smear is for abnormal cells in the cervix.
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