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Spotting/ bleeding between periods. What to do?

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Grockle · 09/04/2013 02:25

This is a new-ish thing & I'm not sure what, if anything, I should do about it. I have recently been diagnosed with Lupus & Fribo/ ME so it may be to do with those. Or not, I don't know.

For the last 3 months, I have been bleeding between periods. Twice, it has been so much that I though my period had come early but then it stopped a day or 2 later. Often, it's not that heavy but still noticeable & lasts for days.

My periods have always been highly irregular (anything from 25 - 90+ days) but no-one has ever been concerned about that. My cycle is now around 30-35 days but I am bleeding much more heavily each time than I ever have in the past & have this extra bleeding in between as well.

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GW297 · 17/04/2013 13:28

I had a colposcopy this morning and didn't find it any worse than having a smear. It was all clear. Just the hysteroscopy to go now! Hope you're doing ok OP.

GW297 · 09/04/2013 23:13

I really wanted my thyroid checked but I don't think they did that. May ask next time I go.

Grockle · 09/04/2013 21:31

I did post on a thread about dizziness & thyroid type problems a while ago... that might be where you've seen me? Apparently my thyroid is fine although I will ask them to test it again. In fact, I had blood taken today but for antibodies. I don't know what code they put for thyroid stuff?

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mercibucket · 09/04/2013 20:41

Sorry, grockle, if I have confused you with someone else! I don't want to add to your list of illnesses! Just if you had been thinking thyroid before, this would be another symptom.

mercibucket · 09/04/2013 20:41

Sorry, grockle, if I have confused you with someone else! I don't want to add to your list of illnesses! Just if you had been thinking thyroid before, this would be another symptom.

mercibucket · 09/04/2013 20:30

Hi grockle, did you have thyroid problems ruled out? I'm sorry, your name sounds familiar from the thyroid boards, and it has similar symptoms to fibro, but I can't remember what you said about the thyroid tests. Anyhow, just asking as it can be linked to hypothyroidism and the whole 'body a bit out of whack' thing.

GW297 · 09/04/2013 20:10

6 weeks

Fluffycloudland77 · 09/04/2013 19:41

Mine was about 10 days.

Honestly it was nothing.

Grockle · 09/04/2013 19:39

It is very reassuring to know that lots of people have been through this, isn't it? I should have started this thread weeks ago instead of fretting quietly to myself.

It's also nice to know that other people feel a bit uncomfortable about it as well & it's very helpful to know what other GPs did. I've never seen the one I am going to see next week so I don't know what she's like. Out of interest, how long was the wait from seeing GP to consultant?

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GW297 · 09/04/2013 19:28

Grockle - I feel the same. Thanks for starting this thread. I meant to do something similar. It's reassuring to know we're not alone.

Fluffy - thank you for posting that, it's made me feel lots better. Sounds like you got swift and good care. Peri menopause is another possibility.

Attila - thank you for responding to my question. Glad you got it sorted.

I have ultrasounds but no one mentioned a specific day in my cycle. They just need to know what date my last period started so they can decide what is normal and not on the scans.

Sad that some GPs aren't as thorough and supportive as mine it seems. I hope those concerned are able to change doctors and get the treatment they need and the standard of care they deserve.

Grockle · 09/04/2013 18:54

drjohnsonscat, I won't know when day five is either . Is there any way round that? I'm 35 but have wondered if it could be linked to menopause, a bit early perhaps.

Fluffy, that sounds quite positive.

I don't know why I'm so worried about this. I think it might be the intrusive nature of the examination. I've been desperately hoping for some sort of 'proper' physical illness but this wasn't what I had in mind! Be careful what you wish for.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 09/04/2013 18:36

I had this, the gp had a quick look and said she wasn't sure what it was.

The gynae appt came through in about 10 days and he took a polyp off my cervix, pathology report came back clear. No anaesthetic and I didn't feel a thing.

It bled again the next month but nothing afterwards.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 09/04/2013 17:50

It was found whilst the surgeon was looking for endometriosis; it was removed by lap surgery. That causes no further problems now.

namechange917381 · 09/04/2013 17:24

Similar thing here, spotting started 10 days before period is due. Mine was very light though, more of a pink/brown discharge. Stopped after a couple days. Made an appointment to get it checked out but am a bit worried about finding out tbh. My cycles have always been very regular and no spotting ever. Not been on the pill for about 8 years.

drjohnsonscat · 09/04/2013 17:17

Just posting to say the same thing is happening to me. I'm 44 though so could also be perimeno. Bleeding started as breakthrough bleeding but has built up so is now 14 days of bleeding then two weeks off then start again.

My useless GP has at least done the basic tests but they are not completed yet (long story). I've had blood tests though I think these will have to be redone because of his uselessness, smear test (clear) and am awaiting a pelvic ultrasound (needs to be done on day 5 but I haven't a hope in hell of knowing when that is and the system doesn't seem to be able to cope with my sort of unpredictable cycle so whenever I'm on day 1 I call and they tell me all the appointments are fully booked - gone round this circle four times now).

I've had one scan already but need to have another - scanner thought it was possibly a polyp but will find out more when I actually have the full tests through.

GW297 · 09/04/2013 17:09

Attila - did you have it removed via hysteroscopy? Are you ok now?

GW297 · 09/04/2013 17:08

Well done that's the first step. You'll feel so much better when you've been. I saw a female GP and she was lovely. Please don't be too scared - it could be something minor and easy to sort.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 09/04/2013 16:35

Good on you for making an appt. Do keep us updated.

Grockle · 09/04/2013 15:25

Thank you - I was brave and made an appointment for next week (earliest they could do & I didn't think it counted as urgent).

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 09/04/2013 12:59

I had a uterine polyp which caused abnormal bleeding to arise.

AttilaTheMeerkat · 09/04/2013 12:58

Grockle,

Doubt very much this is anything to do with lupus or fibro.

Please be brave and seek medical advice asap. You should not have to put up with this at all. Three months of this is more than enough to put up with. Bleeding between periods should always be checked out to ascertain the underlying cause; its not often serious (cervical erosion as others have mentioned can cause this to arise) but it needs to be checked all the same.

The GP should refer you to a gynae for further evaluation.

Grockle · 09/04/2013 12:42

Eeek, I'm scared now. I might pop into the drs to see if they have a female one who can see me. It's impossible to know when to book my smear because my periods are so unpredictable & with bleeding in between, I have no idea when i'll be ok to have it done

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GW297 · 09/04/2013 11:49

A uterine polyp they reckon - its being removed at the beginning of May. Scared as never been in hospital before but sometimes I am in so much pain and I'm so fed up with the bleeding! I sympathise - it's worrying.

Grockle · 09/04/2013 11:28

What was causing yours, GW? I've got enough health problems without this as well!

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GW297 · 09/04/2013 09:48

I was the same! But then I got scared and finally went to the doctors when I realised it probably wasn't going to go away on its own. The pain got worse too and i felt sick and dizzy. My GP was really nice, patient and understanding and the gynaecologist and the nurses at the hospital have been so caring and helpful too. You'll feel better after you talk to the nurse at your smear. Bleeding once a month is bad enough without any more.

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