Bleeding during sex and inflamed cervix

[aussiegirl1]

Hi,

About a week ago I had unexplained bleeding while having unprotected sex. I went and saw my doctor the next day. She was very concerned and did a pap smear test. She put the test as urgent and it came back the next day all normal. She also said to me during the exam that my cervix was inflamed and that she may have to refer me to a gyno.

When the bleeding first happened I just thought I may have been extra sensitive or something but ever since my doctor became concerned I have become paranoid that I may have contracted something serious. I trusted the person who I had sex with at the time but now I am so paranoid that I am not sure.

I'm not sure if it makes any difference but I have just started birth control (Levlen) and have gotten through my first month. I'm onto day 4 of the inactive tablets and have not had my period yet.

I am seeing my doctor again today but would really greatly appreciate some other opinions as well. This paranoia is getting to me. I don't know if I should be really concerned that I have an STD or if I am over-reacting somewhat.

Thank you.

[2terrified]

Hormonal?  I guess it's possible.  I'm not a doctor so I can't say for sure.

We are all human and make mistakes.  It's what we learn from them that matters.  Are there any other doctors you can see in his office?  Maybe the nurse practitioner if there is one?  July is a long time to wait in suspense.  Good luck with this.  I hope you get it resolved soon.

[aussiegirl1]

**Also my doctor said it's most likely to be hormonal but has ordered all of these tests to be sure.**

[aussiegirl1]

Thanks for your reply 2terrified.

I just got back from my GP and she did a couple more swab tests for clamidiya and gonorrhea (sorry about spelling) as well as a couple of other things and said it would take a couple of days for the results. She said that if they come back positive I'll have to have some blood tests for more serious things just for peace of mind but that has really scared me.

I have a referral for a gynecologist but I can't see him until july 7 as he is booked out/going on holidays/etc. I want to get into this one though because apparantly he delivered my brother and I and my mother has seen him and so have my aunties and he is very good etc. But then in saying that I don't know if I can wait.

I suppose I will have some idea once those other tests come back in a couple of days..

This guy was the only one I have ever slept with without protection and I will never do something so stupid again. I don't know why it happened (over the course of two months) I was just afraid of how he would react if I asked him to use a condom. When all the bleeding happened and when I told him I was scared his only concern was that I was pregnant (which I'm definately not). I trusted him but it turned out he was only out for himself.

Well at least I have learnt from this experience and can only pray that whatever I have is treatable...

[2terrified]

You might be better going to a gynecologist.  I have the same problem with the severely inflamed cervix causing discharge.  But it has been caused by something else non-std related.  It is called cervicitis.  But to rule everything else out and be properly diagnosed, you are better off seeing a gynecologist since they specialize in vaginal disorders.  I'm actually still being treated for it.  

There are a few possibilities.  A good start would be to find out what tests she ordered.