possible episiotomy rip/tear?

[starbritestarlite]

i had my child in 2006 and i had a episiotomy. i went back for my check up and the doctor had said one of the stitches had either not healed or came apart (i cant remember now). well it never really healed. i would bleed at times after sex and it is very painful. it got to where i wasn't interested in sex anymore because of the pain that would follow. so my husband and i started using lube and it seemed to help the pain. now two in a half years later i wake up one morning to find that it feels like it has tore open.there was a good amount of blood when i first wiped. i hadn't had sex in like two days before so i don't understand what is going on. now i cant even wipe without it feeling like its pulling! is this ok? i don't wanna rush to the doctor and it be nothing but yet at the same time im concerned that if it did re-open and i don't check it out i risk possible infection right? if it is torn what do they do to fix it?

[melimeli]

OMG go to the dr!!  if it is torn they will stitch you up again

[momof8215]

I've never had that happen to me but it's always better to get it checked out than just dealing with it. Yes you could end up with an infection if it reopened. I'm not a doctor but I'm sure if that is what happened, he would probably have to restitch you, depending on how bad the tear is. Call your doctor, don't let it get any worse. You'll feel better for it and I'm sure your husband will too...lol!  Good luck!