Hi, I'm a 20 year old woman and I've been on birth control pills for about 4 years. This makes it so I always know the exact day I'll get my period and then my period usually lasts around 6-7 days. My last period began on Feb. 8 and ended on the 15th.
Yesterday evening when I took my underwear off to change I noticed a lot of brown stains, but didn't think too much of it. This morning after using the bathroom I noticed I was having brown vaginal discharge or spotting. This has continued all day and I've had to wear a pad. This has never happened before, which is why I'm so worried.
I've never had a Pap smear, but I'm in a long-term monogamous so STDs basically impossible because he's been my only partner even and he's gotten tested (he's only had one other partner). I've also had the HPV vaccine, so cervical cancer is unlikely. However, I'm worried about some other cancer like uterine or ovarian cancer.
I saw an OBGYN today who didn't even do any tests or exams and she said it basically just happens sometimes. This didn't put my mind at ease at all. This is not a good enough explanation. This has never happened in the 4 years I've been on BC pills or even before I started on the pill. I also have mild cramping.
Please, please, please help. Any suggestions/advice/stories would be appreciated.
Update: Still spotting 7 days later...ugh
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