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Bleeding after Sex when had a hystorectomy.

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I had a hystorectomy 11 months ago; and bleeding - lightly after having sex is this normal?

I waiting to see a specialist as have scar tissue at the too of my vagina which needs to be removed? Could this be why? please.
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replied November 29th, 2011
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
Mild vaginal bleeding/spotting occurring within 2 weeks of hysterectomy is considered to be normal. If the bleeding is heavy or if it has occurred suddenly, do not ignore your symptoms. Possibilities of wound rupture/suture rupture, accumulation of tissue fluid, vault injury, granulation tissue sloughing, cancer, polyps, vaginal endometriosis etc are present. If it occurs only after intercourse, then it could suggest possibility of vaginal infections, injury, etc. Visit your doctor/gynecologist for further evaluation. Get started on appropriate treatment (as indicated by examination findings and investigation results) to control the bleeding. Be in regular monitoring and follow-up with your treating doctor/gynecologist and report any new/abnormal symptoms immediately. Take adequate rest. Drink plenty of water.
Take care.



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