Brown Discharge

Hi, I am hoping to get some advice. I had my normal period on 9th Nov, lasted around 5 days. Since then I have had brown discharge every day (today is day 8) I usually have slight spotting around ovulation but nothing like this. I have to wear a pad as it is that bad.  

I phoned the Dr and she didnt seem too concerned but she is sending me for blood tests next week but I am out of my mind with worry. I have severe health anxiety.

My lower abdo and bottom of my back are slightly uncomfortable but nothing else.

My last smear (2018) was clear, I had an internal scan last year and that was all  clear too. 

Should  I be worried?  My mind has gone into overdrive and google keeps bringing up cervical cancer.

I did have endometriosis a few years ago and had a laparoscopy to destroy the tissue, could it be this again? i'm really worried.

 

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear you are worried about a change in your discharge but it is good to know you have spoken to your GP about this.

    Symptoms can be caused by lots of different things and most will settle after a short while and won't be the result of anything as serious as a cancer, so try not to let your mind run away with you for now.

    It is reassuring your last cervical screening and an internal ultrasound you had last year was normal.

    See if the bloods show anything up but if not and the discharge or any other symptoms are still there talk it through with your doctor again.

    They may want to take some swabs to check for infection and may also carry out an internal examination and possibly another screening if you are due to have it. I'm sure if there are further concerns from your doctor they will arrange more tests or a referral to the hospital to find out more.

    I hope things settle for you soon and you can get some peace of mind.

    Take care

    Naomi