I know I probably need to go back to the Dr but I'd just like to get some opinions from other people. I've felt like I've been fobbed off for years really. Sorry it's long.
I'm 24. I went to the Drs around 7-8 years ago (!) because I was bleeding between periods. I had an examinations, tests etc and was told I had thrush and an erosion but nothing else was wrong. I fainted after the examination and gave myself two black eyes.
Not long after this I started experience pain and occasional bleeding during sex. I went back to the Dr who did various tests and said I was fine (at one of these I heard the nurse ask if they should do a smear and the Dr said no, I wasn't old enough).
I was sent for an ultrasound which came back fine but I'd asked if I could not have the internal one or if it was essential (Dr said no they wouldn't see as clear but it all looked fine and I could not have it).
I eventually had a smear a year or so ago which came back fine. The Dr there told me I had a perfectly healthy looking cervix that was probably sensitive.
Drs at the hospital told me it was all in my head and have me some vaginal dilators. We can now usually get the second biggest in and can get his penis in but any movement hurts me.
I've now got endometriosis lodged in my head as a reason but I'm aware I can get a bit hysterical about these things, especially after so long. Would they have found it at the ultrasound/various internal exams?
- I'm feeling tired all the time
- There is a lot of blood 'round the back' when I'm on my period but I do use pads. Always assumed this was just normal.
- I haven't bled between periods since I first when the Drs. I sometimes start my period with a bit of brown spotting which quickly becomes a heavier flow.
- We haven't got anywhere with the pain during sex.