Sorry I know this is a very sensitive subject for some, please don’t read if the topic upsets you as it’s quite detailed.
I’m only 18 and I’m on the contraceptive pill full time, so I haven’t had a period in about 4 months as that’s when I started it full time. My partner and I aren’t currently trying to conceive but we really would love kids in the near future and we always say if it happens, it happens. About 5/4 weeks ago I missed a few pills and took some very late, and around 3 weeks ago I took 2 pregnancy test- one clear blue one which came back negative, and also took a boots own brand one, which came back with one very strong line and then a faint one, so possibly a positive?? But I left it at that and thought I’ll do the tests again in a few weeks time when there’s a more likely chance of them turning out positive if I am. Anyway the past 3 weeks I’ve had intense cramps in my stomach and uterus and lower back every now and then, a few times a day but just thought nothing of it.
Yesterday my partner and I came on holiday to Tenerife in the Canary Islands to have a little break when all of a sudden on the plane I started spotting, which isn’t really normal for me and I haven’t missed any pills lately. Then yesterday evening around 5 I had a shower and noticed blood running down my leg and just thought maybe the altitude of the airplane brought on a period or my body was a bit confused. I had blood and some sort of pink mucus/discharge all evening then.
We went to the hotel restaurant for dinner, and on the way back up to the room I had a huge cramp and quickly rushed to the toilet as I felt uneasy, when a huge blood clot came out, nothing like I’ve ever seen before it was about the size of a large strawberry. In a panic, I finished my business and went outside to tell my partner but as I was explaining what had happened I felt another intense cramp come and I felt something come out of me into my underwear, so I ran back to the toilet.
I was in absolute shock when I pulled my underwear down to see what looked like a little jelly-bean looking thing. I knew exactly what it was right away but I just couldn’t believe it. Me and my partner just don’t know what to do, do I need to go to the hospital? I’m only young and currently away so I’m very scared to go and get checked out, and my friend said it’s best I did incase something happens! Any advice?