Cervical erosion, cramping mid cycle, spotting at 11months pp

[Jellywellyfish]

I’m 11 months postpartum- I went to my GP the other week because after intercourse with my husband I had some light spotting (my period had finished 3 days earlier). I had a swab done for bv which I’m yet to get the results but the nurse examining me said I had mild cervical erosion which would explain the spotting.

At the apt I said I’d had mild cramps / twinges outside of my periods since my periods returned in October (8 months pp due to bf) so I’ve been referred to gynaecology for further investigation but appt could be weeks.

the past 3 weeks or so I’ve also noticed my bladder weakness has gone back to what is was 4 months pp when I weed when I sneezed. It’s not totally uncontrollable but enough for me to put a pad on when I go out just In case! is it normal for bladder weakness to go down hill so quickly?

Just confused with these overlapping symptoms and whether it’s something more sinister? I’ve just totally stopped breastfeeding which is the only thing that’s changed in my lifestyle. Could it be hormonal?

Good morning jellywellyfish, I am sorry to heat that you are suffering with these changes and symptoms.

I am someone who suffers with Endometriosis, also have cervical erosion, experience spotting/bleeding after intercourse, intercourse can be painful for me. I also suffer intense cramps when ovulating and can spot in between cycles. Periods have been sporadic over the years, they are now regular but painful, heavy blood loss and large clots. I also suffer with reflux, i am unable to eat a wide variety of foods as they amplify the pain.

I was fobbed off for years with IBS, had needless procedures done over a period of 20 years, I suffered like this from being 9 years old, only when i was 29 a couple of years back was i diagnosed with endometriosis after laproscopy. If they do feel it is endo, they may offer the pill, implant, coil, all of which will mask the symptoms of endo, but it can still spread throughout the body in this time. They will try and push you down this route, but trust your body and stick to your guns. No MRI/Ultrasound will say for sure that you have endo, if you feel you have endo, there are plenty of endo support groups on FB where you can ask questions/seek support etc.

My only option having exhausted everything else is hysterectomy, which I am happy to go ahead with.

Sorry for waffling on, I feel passionate about raising awareness about this disease as not a lot of people now about it, and how difficult it can be. I hope that you get the support that you need from the gynae team

Just to add as a fellow endometriosis lady, that the condition is on a spectrum so some people don't have it as severe as @nikonlady and therefore treatment options wouldn't need to be including hysterectomy.

I'm all for raising awareness and I'm sorry you've been fobbed off for such a long time (just don't want to freak out/scare OP).