That's quite common. If that doesn't apply to you and your partner, go back to your doctor and have a thorough checkup. Deep pain and abnormal bleeding can be caused by endometriosis , a growth of the uterine lining outside of the uterus. Also known to cause those symptoms are cystitis and other urinary tract infections, pelvic disorders such as fibroids , or disorders of the ovary such as ovarian cysts , varicose veins in the pelvis, and cervical disorders such as tumors or infections. Both can cause pain.
Insufficient lubrication can also cause pain.
You are correct, though, that a tear in the vaginal lining does increase susceptibility to any one of a number of STDs . Discuss the whys and woes, in the Boards. Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All material provided in the Ask Dr. Weil program is provided for educational purposes only.