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Bleeding during sex

Pauline.S
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I'm 41 and have been bleeding continously for 5 weeks. I'm currently on the pill. I have had a smear 6 months ago and they thought they had seen something abnormal maybe polyps or something so was referred to gynecologist. 

I had my app at gynecologist and they said eveything was good and it's old scar tissue. 

So when I went again to doctors recently cause I have been bleeding they did an examination and when i asked they said it looked abnormal and if they didn't have notes for gynecologist they would refer me. 

Advice is to leave it and continue on pill. During sex yesterday I bleed quite alot....what should.i do?

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  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about the bleeding that is affecting you and I can appreciate your worry.

    Going back to your GP to ask again if the bleeding continues would be the best thing to do. If you do need to go back to your GP, you may want to ask if you need to be referred back to gynaecology.

    I realise that you may be worried that you have cancer so please remember that for most women bleeding between periods is caused by other less serious conditions. The NHS has information about bleeding between periods on its website.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about the bleeding that is affecting you and I can appreciate your worry.

    Going back to your GP to ask again if the bleeding continues would be the best thing to do. If you do need to go back to your GP, you may want to ask if you need to be referred back to gynaecology.

    I realise that you may be worried that you have cancer so please remember that for most women bleeding between periods is caused by other less serious conditions. The NHS has information about bleeding between periods on its website.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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