PV spotting

Hi all. 

I've just turned 40 and for the last 4 months I've had some light spotting anywhere around days 10-12 of my cycle, lasting about a day. I saw my GP 3 weeks ago, he ordered a Pelvic ultrasound and bloods.

My ultrasound come back normal but bloods show I'm severely anaemic. Also show I'm not menopausal apparently. He said he doesn't know why I would be spotting so has asked for a referral to a gynaecologist. My last smear, 22months ago, was clear as have all my previous ones.

I'm just terrified as of course any talk of spotting makes you think of cancer. But what else could I be dealing with? Anyone else have a similar experience? 

  • Hello and thanks for your post,

    Waiting to find the cause of symptoms can be so unsettling and  I am sorry to hear about your situation.

    Unfortunately we can't diagnose you but you might be interested in reading the NHS information on the type of tests and investigations that the gynaecologist may consider doing in order to find out the reason for your spotting. Have a look here

    Even though it is helpful hearing from others on the forum in a similar situation everyone's case is slightly different so it is difficult to compare one person with another.

    I do hope that you know more soon. Try if you can not to think the worst. There are other reasons for spotting to occur far less serious then cancer but it is important to rule anything serious out.

    I hope this helps.

    All the Best,

    Catherine