24 and worrying cervical cancer symptoms

Hi all. Just looking for some advice. I have my routine smear booked for Dec 8th (got sent a letter as i'm afew months from turning 25)

I'm 24 and have been on desogestrel mini pill (Cerazette) since 2015. In 2017 I had maybe two bleeds which were spotting, I also had a somewhat heavy bleed after sex that lasted just one night. Last year I also had some spotting. It lasted maybe four days (mainly when I wiped, not enough to wear a pad just a liner) anyway, back to now, a few days ago I had blood mixed in my discharge when I wiped (small amounts) and then brown blood in my knickers for a few days after. Very very light spotting. 

When it first happened in 2015/16 I did go to my GP and she examined me ans said everything looked fine. 

I always put the bleeding down to my pill but there has been maybe 3 occassions since 2015 where I havs bled after sex. 

 

Should I be worried about cervical cancer? Is it common in age 24/25?

I feel well otherwise and probably wont bleed again until next year if previous patterns are anything to go by.

 

Thanks all

  • Hello 24andconcerned. 

    It's not uncommon for women who take the contraceptive pill to have break through bleeding. It seems from your post that you've maybe had a handful of occasions over the past 4 years when this has happened. 
    It's positive that you've an appointment booked for cervical screening coming up. I'm sure that if the nurse or Dr sees anything of concern at the appointment then they will be able to discuss a referral with you biut do mention the spotting that you've described at your appointment. 
    Hopefully they will be able to offer you some reassurance. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • I went to my GP and they did an examination and took swabs, he did however say everything lookee ok but to book in for my smear test anyway as the bleeding after sex needs to be checked regardless. 

     

    I did have a pelvic and abdominal ultrasound in June last year for something unrelated - would this show anything to do with cervical cancer?

     

    Thank you