Hi everyone
I'm nearly 35 and have 3 children (18, 6 and 1 - younger two born via csection) I'm not on any contraception and I'm definitely not pregnant.
My periods are generally pretty regular (since I've had my baby they have been between 23 and 35 days but a variation of days has always been normal for me)
I had my period 26th to 30th April so not due again until roughly 24th May.
Over the weekend I started having spotting. It seemed to be when I was straining to have a poo (I have ibs so vary between constipation and diarrhoea)
It was brown stained discharge and now its turned light red/pink. It isn't there every time I go the toilet and when it is, it's only when I wipe.
This may be tmi but I have felt up there a few times and then I have some blood on my finger, so it's definitely coming from there.
I haven't felt for my cervix for a long time (I use to when trying to conceive) but I know that I used to be able to feel it so I don't understand why I can't now.
I went to the Dr's yesterday and he was so laid back and basically like wait 6 weeks and see how it is. Not sure why 6 weeks?? He said probably hormonal. But I have never bled between periods before.
I've got an appointment with a female Dr on Monday and also have my smear booked for 10th June as its due this year anyway.
I'm convinced I have cancer of some sort. I'm so scared. My mum died from breast cancer in 2022 and I can't get it out of my head that I have cancer now ☹️