When I was 35, I was told I was too old for the pill. I had a hysteroscopy to rule out polyps and fibroids and everything looked clean as a whistle, but I was battling awful symptoms. Cramps in my thighs, back, tummy, and horribly scary blood loss. I was convinced to get a Mirena coil fitted a few years ago, and it was the worst pain I have ever experienced when they dilated my cervix. Giving birth was easier. The nurses were surprised that I was struggling so much when I’d given birth naturally, but I left the hospital feeling tearful, violated and angry.
After about a year my periods became non-existent, but they’ve recently come back with pain. I’m due to have the coil removed in a year and was okay with that (I only use it to control periods rather than contraception) but something pretty weird happened last night.
I passed something the size of a broad bean (similar shape) through my vagina when on the toilet. I was freaked out because it looked like a piece of raw chicken. What the hell is this? Should I see a doctor? I feel absolutely fine, but this is a new one on me.