To think I might have cervical cancer?

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TinkyWinky55 · 29/05/2022 20:05

Posting here for traffic after very little response in chat. I hope that’s okay.

I have always had my smears and have never had any abnormal results, but recently started experiencing some changes to my cycle.

firstly, I had bleeding after sex mid cycle. I didn’t worry too much as I’d heard of this happening on a rare occasion to some friends. This was a few months ago.

Ever since, I have had some strange bleeding at the time of my periods. Basically, I’m getting a couple of days of spotting before my period really starts. It’s a heavy period but always has been.

Other than that, I’ve been getting loads of discharge. Way more than normal. To the point I’ve had to rush to the bathroom and am contemplating wearing pads to deal with it.

im really worried… awaiting an appointment with the nurse. Has anyone been in this situation? If so, what was the outcome? I’m a 33 year old mum to two young kids. My last smear was 2 years ago. Feeling really frightened. 😞

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Miss2018 · 29/05/2022 20:54

I had all these symptoms and my nurse discovered a cervical erosion at my smear. I’m waiting to have it removed but the increased discharge sounds very similar. With clear smears the chance of cervical changes are very low and erosions are so common they are noted as a form of “normal”. I’d obviously still attend your GP and get things checked but I wanted to add that there’s many “normal” things that can cause the same symptoms as cancer

TheGlitterati · 29/05/2022 20:47

Hi OP.

i have had severe cell changes and treatment, and I really understand your fear.

i just wanted to reassure you that spotting before your period can be completely normal and it’s usually hormonal. 1-2 days before your period is not really anything to worry about and is usually to do with progesterone levels.

bleeding after sex is also possible to have many other causes, not necessarily anything to worry about cervical wise.

you’re doing the right thing by seeing the nurse, and i hope they can reassure you x

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TinkyWinky55 · 29/05/2022 20:41

Thanks all. I haven’t changed contraception. Haven’t been taking oral contraception for a while (at least a year). The only medication that I stopped taking at a similar time to my symptoms starting was sertraline (an anti depressant). I highly doubt that could cause any of these symptoms though.

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NightmareSituation · 29/05/2022 20:26

You are absolutely doing the right thing by getting it checked. Definitely create a diary of what is happening & when. On the plus side, you are up to date with your smears and irregular bleeding can be caused by other issues- not just cancer. Hormone changes can cause things like cervical erosion which creates irregular bleeding. Have you changed contraceptives recently?

Toohardtofindaproperusername · 29/05/2022 20:19

i don't have advice and also just wanted to support. you've done the right thing to just book an appoitnemtn with Doctor. it may be helpful to write things down so you don't forget the symptoms, particullarly if you are anxious. But that's all you can do, and you are doing it. well doen for not avoiding.
you can't do any more- hope you don't have to wait long for more information

TheMagicDeckchair · 29/05/2022 20:17

Bumping for you. I haven’t had cervical cancer but I have had abnormal cell changes and colposcopies. I had low levels of cell changes but these recovered without treatment. It is a scary time.

You’re doing the right thing getting checked out. In my experience the NHS is very quick and efficient at getting testing/examinations done wherever there’s a chance of cancer. Hope you get some reassurance soon.

Stickworm · 29/05/2022 20:14

I’m so sorry I don’t have advice but I wanted to bump for you x

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