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What Causes Bleeding From Penis After Intercourse?
Question: I was having sex last night and all of a sudden my penis started bleeding I got so scared because it has never happen to me and I look at it and it seems to be the frenulum it just kept bleeding from there even if I stretch it it starts bleeding and when I pee it hurts... help?
Brief Answer:
Press-on for 7 minutes; if bleeding recurs needs a stitch.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Noted your findings of having bleeding from the frenulum after sex.
There is bleeding even on stretching and burns on urination.
I would advise you the following:
Put a compression on the area for 7 to 10 minutes with a swab soaked in liquid Povidone iodine or any antibiotic ointment if you have. Do not stretch the area. If the bleeding stop, you need not worry as this will heal.
But if there is recurrence rush to the ER or the nearest hospital, you will need a single or a few stitches to stop the bleeding point. Do not worry, this is a very small procedure if needed. Bleeding has to be stopped and better to take a cover of an antibiotic for a few days.
Press-on for 7 minutes; if bleeding recurs needs a stitch.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Noted your findings of having bleeding from the frenulum after sex.
There is bleeding even on stretching and burns on urination.
I would advise you the following:
Put a compression on the area for 7 to 10 minutes with a swab soaked in liquid Povidone iodine or any antibiotic ointment if you have. Do not stretch the area. If the bleeding stop, you need not worry as this will heal.
But if there is recurrence rush to the ER or the nearest hospital, you will need a single or a few stitches to stop the bleeding point. Do not worry, this is a very small procedure if needed. Bleeding has to be stopped and better to take a cover of an antibiotic for a few days.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I've been putting an alcohol rag wrapped around it.. it stopped bedding only when I stretch it it started again last night I'm a bit worry and hope it not necessary to go to the doctor
Brief Answer:
When did this happen?
Detailed Answer:
Is the bleeding on stretching mild or more in quantity.
Is it in spurts like an arterial bleeding?
When did this happen?
Is it bleeding at the moment?
When did this happen?
Detailed Answer:
Is the bleeding on stretching mild or more in quantity.
Is it in spurts like an arterial bleeding?
When did this happen?
Is it bleeding at the moment?
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
it happened yesterday night I stopped cuz it hurt and I saw the blood coming out and it just continued bleeding then it stopped and once I got home in the shower I stretched it to clean it with alcohol and it started bleeding again but hasn't started bleeding since then
Brief Answer:
Good to know.
Detailed Answer:
Well, if there is no bleeding at the moment, nothing to worry.
Take care to give it at least 3 to 5 days of good healing, means no stretching.
The morning erection can cause a problem, I hope you did not have any problem in the morning.
Good to know.
Detailed Answer:
Well, if there is no bleeding at the moment, nothing to worry.
Take care to give it at least 3 to 5 days of good healing, means no stretching.
The morning erection can cause a problem, I hope you did not have any problem in the morning.
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Dr. Raju A.T
I had no problem in the morning just when I pee it hurts
Brief Answer:
Nice to know that there was no problem in the morning
Detailed Answer:
Nice to know, please carry on.
The pain on urination will stop within a few days.
Take care, get well.
Nice to know that there was no problem in the morning
Detailed Answer:
Nice to know, please carry on.
The pain on urination will stop within a few days.
Take care, get well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
thank you doctor but I have a question is it normal for that to happen to anybody or its rare? cuz that has never ever happen to me
Brief Answer:
Occurs usually during first few exposures of life.
Detailed Answer:
I can understand.
This usually happens during the first intercourse as the frenulum is very thin in some people. This is the part which is very sensitive and has a frenular artery.
This is very rare to occur in people who have previous exposure (sex and I do not know your history).
If this was not your first few exposures, then this is rare to occur.
Occurs usually during first few exposures of life.
Detailed Answer:
I can understand.
This usually happens during the first intercourse as the frenulum is very thin in some people. This is the part which is very sensitive and has a frenular artery.
This is very rare to occur in people who have previous exposure (sex and I do not know your history).
If this was not your first few exposures, then this is rare to occur.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Yeah because never jas happen to me at all. I got scared but hopefully it heals up naturally
Brief Answer:
It does.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does in most of the cases, it heals naturally. Body is the best healer.
It is the problem when you need assistance.
Few patients may need frenuloplasty, meaning fashioning of the frenulum only if required, if you continue to have problems later on.
It does.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does in most of the cases, it heals naturally. Body is the best healer.
It is the problem when you need assistance.
Few patients may need frenuloplasty, meaning fashioning of the frenulum only if required, if you continue to have problems later on.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
so just leave it alone for 5 to 6 days? shoukd I worried about wiping it once I pee
Brief Answer:
Watch for any sign of infection
Detailed Answer:
No need to worry about as you are using alcohol rag that must have sterilized the area.
I also hope that there is no redness, pain or inflammation.
So leave it alone for 5-6 days, it heals very well in this time (We see the same in circumcision - a far larger incision with only a few stitches).
You can certainly apply the alcohol rag, or better liquid povidone iodine if you have. Both work equally well.
Only if there is any redness, pain, throbbing or any sign of inflammation a few days course of antibiotic and Ibuprofen like medicine may be required.
Watch for any sign of infection
Detailed Answer:
No need to worry about as you are using alcohol rag that must have sterilized the area.
I also hope that there is no redness, pain or inflammation.
So leave it alone for 5-6 days, it heals very well in this time (We see the same in circumcision - a far larger incision with only a few stitches).
You can certainly apply the alcohol rag, or better liquid povidone iodine if you have. Both work equally well.
Only if there is any redness, pain, throbbing or any sign of inflammation a few days course of antibiotic and Ibuprofen like medicine may be required.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
like right now it feel irritation in thag area
Brief Answer:
Any other problem ?
Detailed Answer:
Is there any other problem than irritation like redness, swelling or pain?
Any other problem ?
Detailed Answer:
Is there any other problem than irritation like redness, swelling or pain?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
It's just irritation a bit of pain
Brief Answer:
liquid povidone iodine
Detailed Answer:
Please keep the area clean with liquid povidone iodine.
This should help you.
liquid povidone iodine
Detailed Answer:
Please keep the area clean with liquid povidone iodine.
This should help you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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