Bleeding between periods-feel sick with worry

[PoolBaby21]

Over the past few months I have noticed a bit of bleeding between periods. Nothing major/dramatic, just a streak of blood when I've wiped, a bit of spotting etc. Only lasts about a day. I've also notice my periods have become a lot lighter and only last 2-3 days. My last period was 3 week ago and today I have just been to the toilet and when I wiped there was quite a lot of blood on the tissue and a couple of small clots.

I have gone I to panic mode. I am 26 and never had a smear (please don't flame me for this) but for no particular reason other then I have never got round to it. I have just moved areas so haven't transferred my doctors yet but will go over and do this today.

What is the best course of action? I am not bleeding heavily (there wasn't anything on my knickers, just when I wiped). If I joined a doctors today would they book me straight in for a smear or would I have to wait? I feel so stupid and feel like there's something majorly wrong with me. I have one ds but always wanted more but not I seem to be having irregular periods in terrified I won't be able have more.

Sorry if tmi, but I've no one else to ask!

[PoolBaby21]

Oh and I'm not in any pain, and I'm not on any contraception

[HelenF35]

Get your smear done ASAP. I have similar symptoms to yourself but I bleed heavier than you. I have had pre cancerous cells removed before. I have had a smear, std tests and a diagnostic laparoscopy since this started and they can't find a cause. I thought I would have problems conceiving because of it but I got pregnant in 3 months aged 35. I have an appointment today to discuss again.

[PoolBaby21]

Thanks for the reply Helen, going to nip in the doctors on my way to fetch my son from nursery. I will speak to the receptionist and see what she says.
Feel really worried now and really stupid that I haven't been for a smear yet :(

[HelenF35]

Don't worry, you are not the only one that has missed a smear. Just get it done as soon as you can. My smear was normal and I'm bleeding between periods for no obvious reason. I though it was the implant causing it but after I had it out I was still bleeding between periods.

[HelenF35]

Don't worry, you are not the only one that has missed a smear. Just get it done as soon as you can. My smear was normal and I'm bleeding between periods for no obvious reason. I though it was the implant causing it but after I had it out I was still bleeding between periods.

[HelenF35]

I spoke to my wonderful new gp who examined me and is fairly sure this is the cause. http://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/resources/patient-information/gynaecology/Cervical-ectropion.pdf]
She's referred me to gynaecology and is incredulous that no one has mentioned that this is a possibility.

[PoolBaby21]

Thanks again for your replies Helen. Didn't have chance to go get registered, was planning on going before I picked ds up from nursery but they rang early afternoon as he had been sick so I was straight to nursery and back.

Glad your appointment went ok and you're finally getting somewhere, I will have a look at the link you've posted. I'm going across the doctors first thing so I'll let you know how I get on

[SummerHouse]

I think they will examine you and refer you. I bet it is nothing. I had bleeding after sex and it was nothing sinister. I did have a camera inserted and saw my own cervix on a screen. It was not at all painful and the staff were brilliant. good luck.