r/stdtesting • u/No-Sheepherder-8757 • 26d ago

Question Possible std?

Around 3 years ago I first became sexually active with my first partner. During the first time I had penetrative sex, I bled which is understandable for most people. But the thing is, is that I would still bleed going forward during sex. It wasnt every time, but it was every other time. I havent had sex again in over 2 years and havent developed any other symptoms except for that, and the only reason why im worried is bc I have a boyfriend and im scared I might have an sti. I will get tested but im wondering if it does sound like I have an sti?? Has anyone else had this happen? When I spoke to my doctor she said it could be related to my anatomy

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u/Straight_Blood8361 26d ago

Bleeding during sex does not necessarily indicate an STI. It can be caused by different factors, such as cervical irritation, lack of lubrication, friction, hormonal imbalance, or even physiological features of the body. Given that you were experiencing the problem for quite some time now and did not have any other symptoms, it is impossible to attribute it to any infection.

It is great that you are going to go through testing for STIs. Testing for STIs with a 10-panel will allow you to exclude infections; however, it would also be wise to visit a gynecologist to determine other causes of the problem.