Is this something to see the gp about?

[Ivyleaf72]

Hi,

For context… (I’m not sure if it’s relevant but just in case)

A few years ago, following years of extremely painful periods, I had a scan which showed I had polycystic ovaries, despite having no other symptoms of the condition.

Last year I had my first baby, and my period returned about 10 months after he was born (I’ve been breastfeeding). They have since been regular, heavy and are getting very painful again. This month I have been having light bleeding (very pale pink colour and mucus like) and cramping starting 10 days after my last period which I put down to ovulation spotting (which I’ve never had before). However it’s now been five days and I’m not sure wether it’s something to go to the doctors, or if it’s normal, or if I should just wait and see what happens next month? It’s not like a mini period it’s just spotting and I’m definitely not pregnant.

I’m a bit of a hypochondriac (if you haven’t already guessed ;).) but I really don’t want to waste the doctor’s time if I’m worrying about nothing.

Did anyone ever give you a possible reason for the extremely painful periods?. I ask this as endometriosis is a common cause of this (it can also cause heavy bleeding to arise). I have polycystic ovaries and that can cause the cycle to become irregular. Spotting may be caused by low progesterone levels.

Any changes should be reported to the GP. You need to see a GP and from there a gynecologist to properly diagnose you. Such problems are outside a GPs general remit.