I came off the pill about 10 months ago (I had been on it for about 7 years)
I am 25 and usually have regular periods (get a lot of pain with them and always have done hence going on the pill to try to help which it did a little)
I have noticed recently that my cycles have been getting a little longer.
I had my first smear test at the end of last month which came back ok (I am agoraphobic/housebound but have started to take small steps outside my house and getting to the drs was a big deal for me)
The week before I was due on I was getting bad cramps which I have been getting recently before my period. On the day I was due on I had brown blood and a little more throughout the day, the next day i used a tampon and nothing was on it after a few hours.
I carried on getting cramps and started to get really nauseous, I have also had lots of bloating.
I know lots of people may think ... pregnant, but I know I am not!
I have had severe anxiety since I was tiny but have never missed a period or had a weird day one with what seemed to be more so old blood. I know a lot of people will probably just assume it's anxiety, but having lived with very severe anxiety and agoraphobia to the point of being completely housebound for many many years, this is very odd for me to have missed or had an odd one day period.
I have also noticed that my skin has gone a little crazy over the last 3-4 months, I have never had a real issue with spots but I have had constant breakouts on the side of my face up by my ear/jaw (doesn't come as far as my cheek very much to the side of face) and also on my chin. I am wondering if somethings going on with my hormones, but more so of course I have convinced myself I am somehow dying or am infertile or something!
I know I can't get a diagnosis, but has anyone else had this happen? I am really scared and will be booking a drs appointment soon but I probably won't be able to get an appointment for a while.
Thank you