Mid cycle bleeding

[Blightfitting]

Not sure that this is the right place to get reassurance but the internet is terrifying so here goes...

I have had some mid-cycle bleeding twice now. First time I was mildly concerned so just thought that I'd see if it happened again. And now a month later it has. I had a normal period in between.

I am 33, otherwise fine, and up to date with smears. I have a GP appt booked, but when I rang to do so this morning they offered me one in 10 days which is the day I am due to get my period. So I thought it might be best to put it back, so it's now in two and a half weeks. Would quite like not to be secretly worried for the next two and a half weeks! Any thoughts?

Are you on the pill?

Did you explain to receptionist you'll be on period? They may be able to bring appt forward instead. Any chance you have a STD? Might be worth going to a drop in clinic sooner just to get those results so can rule that out.

Nope. I am not.

I didn't say exactly that but I did ask if there was any chance of an earlier one and she said that they were completely choc-a-block. I didn't want to push it for the sake of a few days although obviously it would be better for me if I did. Maybe I should ring back...

STI very unlikely I would say. I haven't been completely celibate but I would be amazed if it was that.