Advice please, Leg pain & irregular periods

Hi,

I am a 32 year old female with no children. Since approximately November 2019 I have had irregular bleeding. I started bleeding every 12-16 days. Each time I bleed, the colour is the same, the flow is the same(neither heavy or light) and the bleeding lasts the same amount of time (4days) 

The last 3 times that I've been bleeding, the duration between each cycle has gotten shorter. I am now bleeding every 8-11 days. The blood is also slightly different than before, it starts off with grainy looking bright pink/red blood, it looks like coffee grains but with white coloured bits in it. The white bits look like tissue/skin. For the first couple of days the flow isn't heavy, I only ever notice the bleeding when I wipe or when I've been to the toilet. It takes a day or two for the flow to become heavier for me to use sanitary towels. 
after that the flow is like a normal period, it's neither heavy or light and lasts approximately 4 days, which is normal for me. 
I started bleeding again last night (11 days after my last bleed) the blood looks the same as the last time I was bleeding, grainy with white tissue in it. The blood last night was bright pink/red and I only noticed it when I had been to the toilet. There was a large amount of grainy blood with white tissue/skin pieces in the toilet bowl. 
today, the blood is Dark brown l but I only notice it when I wipe. There isn't enough blood for me to use a sanitary towel.

Also for the last 8 weeks or so I've been having pain in my left upper leg. The pain is in my thigh area, my outer thigh, the front of my thigh and it also spreads to the back of my thigh near my Bum. It feels like a dull ache and also feels like a pulling/ dragging sensation. It also feels like there is a tight band around my thigh. I notice the pain more when I am lying in bed or when I am sitting down. The pain is getting worse that it stops me from sleeping, I am constantly tossing and turning trying to find a comfortable position. 
14 days ago (just before I started bleeding again) I also had a very painful left breast and nipple. The pain was so severe I had to put a warm compress on it, I wasn't able to lie down on my left side or put a bra on. The pain was constant and lasted 5 days. It eventually went away after I started to bleed.

11 days ago when I started bleeding I also had severe pain in my lower left side. The pain radiated from my pelvic area to my waist. After a few days, the pain went away.

 

last night when I noticed the pink/red grainy blood with white tissue in it, I panicked. I am now very worried as the bleeding is now happening every 8-11 days. My leg pain is also more severe today and it's sore when I am walking or standing. I rang my GP surgery but they have no appointments until the 11th of March. 
I have spoken to my GP about the irregular bleeding and she ordered a hormone blood test. She said the lab was unable to read the test properly as they weren't sure where exactly I was in my cycle. I've had many STI tests done including Chlamydia and they were all negative. My last smear test was 2018 and that was also normal.

Im very worried and I am looking for any advice please.

thank you 

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    Hi Sarah,

    I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. Most of us on this site are cancer pilgrims and not doctors. However, it certainly sounds as if you need to see your GP again.

    When you booked your appointment did you ask for an urgent one? Usually, if you share your concern with the receptionists, they will try to fit you in sooner. If you are willing to see any doctor in the practice , rather than waiting for your own GP, you also have a better chance of an earlier appointment. It is also worth offering to take any cancellation that comes up.

    Please let us know how you get on. we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

    I can understand your worries, but you won't really get peace of mind until you see your GP.