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I started getting CNI1 in my smear 5 years ago. Doctors generally say its a virus and clears up on it own but it didn’t in 3 years in fact went from CNI1 to CNI2. I was very sacred so opted for LOOP l/LLETZ surgery last year in May 2022. I recovered really well and was no bleeding after surgery. No change in vaginal discharge and periods or period pain. I forgot about it until now.
Had sex for the first time after 1.5 years of the surgery. I was screaming in pain as soon as he penetrated, I was literally digging my nails in his arms. He stopped in a couple of minutes as soon as he saw a lot of fresh blood. I had no pleasure no orgasm nor him. Lets just say I was devastated and traumatised from the pain and realising that I will never have pleasure from sex. Never felt this kind of pain before during sex. Post-sex it’s not painful but I feel bruised inside and very light bleeding after 10 hours of sex. 
Is there a solution/treatment for this side effect or I will have to live with the fact that I will bleed during and after sex all my life, extreme pain with absolutely no pleasure? 
Someone please tell me it will be ok and get better. I thought 1.5 years is a pretty long time to recover from a very minor treatment so clearly it’s a side effect

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  • Hello HelpHF and thanks for posting,

    I am sorry to learn that you experienced pain and bleeding during sex and can appreciate how distressing this was.

    I'm afraid I can't say why this happened so I don't know if it is linked to the LLETZ procedure, it might not be, or if it is something that is likely to occur again. I think it is important to see your GP about this and find out what they think is causing the pain and bleeding.  Your GP can perform an internal examination and take swabs if needed in case of any infection. I realise that it can be difficult to get a GP appointment but please do persevere until you do. 

    I can understand you wondering how this will impact your future sex life, but I can't really reassure you without knowing what is the matter. However, I think you should start by getting physically checked out, and take things one step at a time starting with seeing the GP who can hopefully help.   

    If you want to talk anything over please do give us a call on Freephone 0808 800 4040, we are around weekdays from 9-5. 

    Best wishes, 

    Julia

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  • Hello HelpHF and thanks for posting,

    I am sorry to learn that you experienced pain and bleeding during sex and can appreciate how distressing this was.

    I'm afraid I can't say why this happened so I don't know if it is linked to the LLETZ procedure, it might not be, or if it is something that is likely to occur again. I think it is important to see your GP about this and find out what they think is causing the pain and bleeding.  Your GP can perform an internal examination and take swabs if needed in case of any infection. I realise that it can be difficult to get a GP appointment but please do persevere until you do. 

    I can understand you wondering how this will impact your future sex life, but I can't really reassure you without knowing what is the matter. However, I think you should start by getting physically checked out, and take things one step at a time starting with seeing the GP who can hopefully help.   

    If you want to talk anything over please do give us a call on Freephone 0808 800 4040, we are around weekdays from 9-5. 

    Best wishes, 

    Julia

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