Pain and abnormal bleeding

[Evie_Rain08]

Hello,

I suffer from severe anxiety and in particular, health anxiety and have done for nearly 20 years!

I am 33 and have no children.

I do know, rationally, that I need to see a doctor but it is something I find very, very difficult and keep putting it off. I have reached a point where I know I can't ignore this any longer.

Back in October, I had a few days of light spotting after ovulation. This then happened again in November, December and January. I also had some other symptoms such as lower back pain, occasional cramping.

I've never had spotting before but I have had cramping at random points in my cycle - about 2.5 years ago I was regularly having cramping that went on for a few months and then just stopped happening.

I am currently about halfway through my cycle and have had spotting most days, varying from small amounts of pink/red blood to light brown discharge. I have also had lower back pain that varies from mildly painful to uncomfortable enough to stop me from wanting to go out.

I absolutely do know I am living in a bit of denial, a "this can't be happening" feeling and I do know I need to see a doctor. But I am currently certain I am dying from cancer.

I know that no one on here can say what is or isn't wrong but I think I am just looking for anyone who has experienced anything similar who can tell me what it turned out to be for them. Or anyone who can tell me what is likely to happen once I go to the GP.

Thank you.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

These symptoms could be linked to something treatable,..but guessing what this could be is doing you a disservice ..for peace of mind please make an appointment with your GP.

This link…gives general information about what happens after referral from a GP.

imperial.nhs.uk/our-service...

[Belle76]

go see a doctor about this or a nurse, can you ask someone to go with you and support you.

Its best to know rather than worrying about it

[Mojo1965]

I had thyroids in uterus which give excess bleeding because they would bleed at same time. I had a coil fitted at the doctors made them bleed less before had really bad cramps sharp stabbing pains, don't know if that helps

[Skippy007]

Hi Evie,

I had similar but mine, however without the cramping. The lumbar back was the worst, so was severe heavy bleeding and clots which went on for many weeks. It always had to eventually be stopped by medication as it made me anaemic. I have 4 adult children and have these episodes at random times even when I was not meant to have a period, but am peri menopause now.

Back then I went to see multiple Gynae’s, who conclusively said it was tiny fibriods & cyst causing the issues. However, no one could understand why the symptoms was that severe.

Please see a Dr soon. Take care of yourself.

All the best