Pain During Sex

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Registered: 01-14-2004
Pain During Sex
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Wed, 01-14-2004 - 10:33am
Hello! My name is Anne and I am new to the messageboards. I had a baby 8 months ago and would love to hear from some of you who have had similar experiences. During my delivery I had a small tear to my perineum which was stitched by the doctor. My DH and I resumed sex at 6 weeks postpartum. It was no surprise that sex would be uncomfortable; however, 7 months later it still hurts! BTW, I went back to the gyno at 3 months PP. She examined me and announced that I had some scar tissue buildup on the bottom of my vagina. She simply recommended that I massage it daily with some lube. Having regular sex, I have been very surprised that the pain has not diminished significantly. My main concerns are:

1. How long will I have to live with this pain? and

2. Will it tear during childbirth with Baby #2?

I did not have an episiotomy.

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Wed, 01-14-2004 - 3:35pm

I can't help you too much with these questions as I have never had a baby.

 


 


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Registered: 01-14-2004
Wed, 01-14-2004 - 4:39pm
Thanks. I did post a message on the Ask the OB/GYN board. Otherwise I will probably just wait until my next Pap and ask my own doc.