Abnormal bleeding, post coidal and random...confirmation of cervical erosion by MD last week, cancer?

I have experienced some abnormal bleeding the last two months, not much, until the last time I had intercourse with my boyfriend - then I bled a fair bit but it was too early for my period. I went to the MD who suspected it may be chlamydia (which I doubt) because I was also suffering some itching (which I thought was due to possible yeast infection). She also confirmed a cervical erosion. I had been using douche (which I normally don't) and a spermicidal gel and thought the itching was due to that, but when I had the bleeding I became concerned. I have a history of severe dysplasia (pre-cancer) of the cervix which was treated and am very concerned that it may have developed again and this could be the cause of the bleeding. I don't have any signs or symptoms of chlamydia and only had itching that subsided after treatment for a yeast infection. My last pap was in Dec or Jan and it was normal. I should get results this week. About what should I be concerned?

Answer:
That's great that your tests came back negative! It is true that cervical erosions can heal on their own, but I would tend to be concerned about your pap results. All you can do now is wait and see, but I would remain on pelvic rest until you know for sure. It's also a good opportunity for you and your boyfriend to get tested and establish a baseline, make sure you are both disease free, and remain monogamous. Good luck! I hope your results are good. You can increase your intake of folic acid and try to avoid doing things that change the pH of your vagina (douching, ejaculation without withdrawal or use of condom, chemical spermicides.). Your pH and good nutrition and immune system are your best defenses against recurrent dysplasia.
While there are generally no symptoms associated with cervical erosion, some women may experience abnormal bleeding that is not part of menstruation; bleeding after sexual intercourse; bleeding between periods; a clear or yellowish vaginal discharge that has no odor unless a vaginal infection is also present.
Cervical erosion is a normal condition that occurs when the squamous epithelial cells grow out of the cervix and form an inflamed, red, velvet-type area that looks eroded and infected. The normal cervix has a narrow passage called the os which is lined with glandular cells that secret mucus; the rest of the cervical surface is lined with flat, epithelial, cells on the outer surface. While it sounds scary to think that your cervix is eroded, there is no actual erosion.
I also would be concerned about bleeding and think it might be chlamydia- since it is easily tested for should be one of the first things to do. If you have not already had it done you should also have an HPV test done (this may have been done when you were diagnosed with the severe dysplasia. I would suggest that you not douche as it can change the bacteria in the vagina and cause infections- I would wonder if the erosion is from the douche nozzle hitting the cervix or if the erosion is actually a herpes lesion on the cervix. Lots of choices about things to worry about. I would really really suggest you use condoms with your partner 100% of the time to give your cervix a break- it is trying to heal from the dysplasia and having to deal with his proteins in the sperm will only make it harder for the cervix to heal.

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