Doctor suggested a cervical examination due to spotting - worried about cancer

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Hi,

FYI I have health OCD so please be kind because I’m spiralling. I know no one can give me definite answers as they’re not a doctor doing my examination but I’m just worried.

I’ve had spotting for around 2-3 months, I have pain when I wee or pop (mostly ovulation and during days 1-2 of my period) extreme fatigue, pain during or after sex at certain times in my cycle, I’ve always had heavy periods but the last two have been lighter than usual.

Based on the above doctor requested an ultrasound, which came back clear. He’s now requested I go for a cervical examination and it’s making me anxious. Currently on my period so the date I’ve been given is next Wednesday. Has anyone had all the above and it not be cancer? I have an almost three year old and I’m just imagining the worst case scenario now

Thanks. Aibu

@pastaislife think he wanted to rule out endo as I felt a lot of my symptoms were similar to endo but the US didn’t show endo

Endometriosis doesn’t always show on ultrasounds anyway unfortunately.

@pastaislife My GP did say this, he said if the cervical examination is fine then he’d suggest hormonal contraception to help manage the symptoms

Try not to worry to much I know it’s easier said then done especially with your health anxiety’s.
The ultrasound was all clear so see that as a positive OP 💐
As many PP’s have mentioned going forward,please keep up to date with your smear tests

Please go, there are many reasons why you could have spotting and one is benign polyps, I get them and need to get them snipped out, a 1 second procedure that isn’t exactly pain free but I just need it done every 2-3 years. Just one of those things. Go, get a smear and get piece of mind

I’m definitely going to get it done, think I’ve just been too anxious to get it done before but it’s got to be done I suppose.

@bababamama how was this diagnosed? Via ultrasound?