Darwin73
25-03-09, 14:17
I had my 3rd child 4 months ago and have taken a long time to recover after each delivery, but since my last childbirth I have had symptoms suggestive of an ano-vaginal fistula. I am also suffering a lot from period-like pains which is scaring me a lot. I went to the emergency doctor at the weekend suffering with strep throat and whilst there broke down and told her all about the fistula, which I haven't mentioned to anyone until now because I am so scared of investigations, Drs and hospitals. I had assumed it was all to do with childbirth, but instead of reassuring me, she asked when I had my last smear and said that if she was my regular GP that is the first investigation she would do. I have never had one as am terrified of the procedure. Now all I can think about is cervical cancer, especially as I am suffering from pelvic pain too. I don't know what to do. I can't talk to anyone about it and am convinced it is cancer. I've not read on the net of anyone in this country having this sort of fistula post childbirth and feel like a freak. Any advice would be appreciated.
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