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| Q: Bleeding
after intercourse I recently had my period at the end of December (start 12/29 - end 1/3) and after intercourse on January 8th I started bleeding again. Now it is the 11th. I have never experienced this before. I had taken some antibiotics from 12/20 to 1/3. I don't know if this would effect it. I am also on the birth control pill for the past 2 years. What is your opinion? Should I make it a priority to see the doctor? A: Postcoital bleeding may result from trauma to the vagina, the cervix or to existing lesions such as cervicitis
(inflammation of the uterine cervix). Go to your gynecologist. |
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| Q: Bleeding
from sex I am 17 years old and I have been having sex with my boyfriend for a while. Not too long ago I started to bleed from having sex and I already know my period is not an issue in this case. What could be the problem? A: Trauma (during sex) to vulva, vagina or cervix or to an existing lesion. Go to your OB/GYN. Marta Mendez MD, OBGYN.net Co-Chair Young Woman Editorial Advisory Board P.S. Remember that this is for educational purposes only. |
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| Q: Painful
intercourse I am 25 years old and have two children (vaginal delivered) . I have pain sometimes at the opening of my vagina just with touch much less intercourse. Could you please tell me what this could be? A: Any genital trauma (vulva, vagina) during deliveries? Episiotomy? Marta Mendez MD, OBGYN.net Co-Chair Young Woman Editorial Advisory Board P.S. Remember that this is for educational purposes only. |
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| Q: Blood
spotting after intercourse at mid-cycle At the mid-cycle of my period I noticed some blood spots after intercourse and my husband noticed some blood on his condom. This happened two times and I would like to know what it could be...it is disturbing and I cannot find any information on this particular subject. My periods are normal and I am in my late twenties. A:
This could be related to coital trauma. If it is persistent go to your gynecologist... |
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| Q: Artificial
pleasures... Can I pleasure myself with a dildo or let my boyfriend pleasure me that way? A:
It's OK as long as you accept it . There is no medical contraindication. |
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| Q: Sex
during menstruation I am 19 years old and recently had protected sex while I had my period. My period normally lasts for seven days and at the time I had sex I was four days into my period. My boyfriend did use a condom properly and it did not break or tear. I was wondering what the chances are of getting pregnant in this situation. A:
Getting pregnant in your situation? Very unlikely! |
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| Q: Painful Intercourse I'm 21 and married. Every time I attempt to have intercourse, it feels so sore its like I already had a day of sex and I can't handle it anymore. Even when I wipe myself it sore. I am on a birth control called Ortho-Cyclen, I also shave my pubic hair. I haven't lost interest in sex or my husband, I just can't handle it. Should I go see a doctor or a therapist and is it that bad? Can you please tell me what's wrong with me? A:
Pain with intercourse, pelvic pain and recurrent vulvar sore my be due to the presence of an actual benign lesion
(e.g., vulvovaginitis). My advice to you is that you should discuss this with your doctor
(gyn). |
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| Q: Overweight and Sex I would like to know if fat affects your sex life. I've been told that when you are overweight fat gets around your sensitive areas and sometimes women therefore somehow can't achieve an orgasm. I understand that being overweight has many complications, but I would really like to know if there's a problem. A:
Don't worry, be happy. There's nothing to be concerned about. |
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| Q: Abdominal Pain,
Painful Intercourse I am a seventeen year old, who, over the last couple of weeks, has experienced different amounts of pain during vaginal penetration. For the most part it is a sharp pain that is on the right side of my abdomen close to my ovaries. Today, it lightly hurt during sex, but afterwards I was in a tremendous amount of pain for about 30 minutes. This pain was mainly a sore constant pain with sharp sudden pains. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex about two weeks ago and I'm not on birth control. I've only been having sex for a month, and the last time I had my period was 20 days ago. I was wondering what these symptoms could mean. Any input on this would be most appreciated. Thank you for your time. A: These symptoms
and your concerns need to be evaluated personally with your Gyn. |
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| Q: When do you Ovulate? I'm a 16 year old female who is ready to have sex with her boyfriend for the first time. I was wondering if you could answer a few of my questions? They are: #1 How many days after you have your period do you ovulate? #2 How effective is ovulation? A: Ovulation occurs
14 days before menstruation, but this date is only approximate. Each woman may have a different cycle length. |
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| Q: Bleeding During
Intercourse I am a 25 year old woman in her first sexual relationship. We have been sexually active for about 2 months and within the last month I have bled twice during intercourse. I'm not in any pain and only know that I have bled when I notice the sheets in the morning, there is a blood stain about the size of my fist. My partner is very worried, but I think that this is normal for someone just becoming sexually active. As we are becoming more comfortable with each other we are trying new positions and that is usually when I bleed. I am on birth control and had a gyn exam with normal results this past June. Any need to worry? A:
Get a 2nd opinion; bleeding during with intercourse should not happen. |
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| Q: Could I have Caught
an STD? I have been with only 1 guy for the past 8 years. He had had 2 previous sex partners before I came into the picture. Is it possible that he might have given me an STD 8 years ago (like chlamydia) and it is just now showing up? I hope to hear from you soon. I keep putting off going to the gyn because I am afraid of what they will tell me. My yearly pap is due in about a month and I am scared that I am going to find out something is really wrong with me. A: Very unlikely. |
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| Q: What Caused This? I'm almost 16 years old and a couple of nights ago I was fingered pretty badly and I started bleeding, which I thought was strange because I've been fingered before and I've had sex. Well the next morning I went to the bathroom and I noticed a piece of skin with blood on the end hanging from my vagina. I have no idea what it is. I got pretty scared and I'm still really worried. I was wondering what it is and what I should do about it? Will it go away on its own? Should I go to the doctor? A:
The only way to know is to be seen by an OB and a histological exam of the piece of skin you are worried about. |
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| Q: Pain with Intercourse
and Orgasm I am 35 years old. I have been married for 9 years with no sexual problems. For the last month I have had very bad pain with intercourse and orgasms. When I have an orgasm (orally) the pain shoots up from the clitoris to my stomach area. I also have swelling of the clitoris and area around it. I tried to treat it with yeast infection medicine, but that didn't help. I have had bladder infections before, and this doesn't feel like a bladder infection. A:
Acute infection of the vulva and vagina (vulvovaginitis) may have a variety of causes. Ingestion of sex steroids
(pill) and broad spectrum antimicrobials may predispose to overgrowth candida (yeast). Allergies (scented or flavored
douches, deodorant soaps or powders, contraceptive foam, jellies, creams) may produce symptoms of
vulvovaginitis.
You should get a complete general physical and gynecological exam. |
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