Hi Laura. 

I keep seeing replies from you on many posts. It's very reassuring.

I am 26, I have two children 9 and 5. My periods have always been weird due to being on the implant. But I think in December it lasted a few days longer than normal. Fast forward to this month, I had my period as normal. It lasted around 10 days which is normal, then 4 days later I started bleeding again and bled for a week. Classed as spotting as it was never enough to wear a pad or anything. I phone my GP, explained everything and she didn't seem too worried. She booked me in for my first smear (haven't had one due to Covid) and also said she'd take some swabs 'to be on the safe side' (don't know what they're for?) 

Since speaking to her I've noticed I have lower back pain in a morning which eases off throughout the day. I have groin pain pretty much constantly, it's just a dull ache and I also noticed I had stomach cramps the day after having sex. Te cramps were pretty painful. They eased off in the evening. 

I don't have any smelly discharge, no bleeding during or after sex, no bloating, I'm not off my food and I don't think I've noticed any changes in bowel movement either.. 

Just looking for some reassurance really. My smear is booked for 10th March but I'm ringing to ask if they can bring it forward. I'm due on on the 10th march and all this worry is really affecting me. 

Hi, sorry I didn't see your post until now! I hope you are doing well and you've found out what is going on. At your young age I wouldn't think your issues would be cancer related but it is always good to follow up and keep tabs on things.  Please message me if you need to. 

Laura xx

Hi thank you for replying I had my coil out last November it was overdue and I didn't need it anymore as I am 59 and through menopause, Ide ring your doctor and get it taken out it only takes a couple of mins xx

At last I had a phone call at 4pm to book an appointment for me to see my consultant on Tuesday at 12am, finally a stage and hopefully there will be a treatment plan x

That's great you now have a date for more information.  Ive received my MRI letter in for the 28th and been told I will be discussed at MDT meeting the following Wednesday so will hear back the Thursday.  Anxiety is kicking in but I have 2 kids so need to put on my big girl pants and deal with whatever comes my way.  Xx

Glad you’ve got your appointment set up. Not too long to wait to find out what the plan is. xx

Thank you it seems like I have been waiting forever, just very anxious as to what she is going to say but at least I will know, hope you are keeping well xx

I’m fine thanks Dawn...yes, the not knowing is far worse than knowing what you’re dealing with and being able to know what’s going to happen. Are you allowed to take anyone in with you or is covid still stopping that? xx

Hi I'm allowed to take someone with me now, I have done for the coloscopy and the biopsy results which is a relief xx

Oh, I’m really pleased to hear that! I did get driven by my partner for my biopsy results but went in alone because I didn’t realise what they were going to say! It’s always good to have another pair of ears because there’s a lot to take in. xx

There's so much to take in you hear the word cancer and you go numb I had to keep asking my husband for a few days to repeat what had been said because I missed most of it xx

I remember hearing the word cancer and I just couldn’t even think straight—I was really calm, but I had this flush of fear from my head to my toes. It was more than 3 years ago, but I still remember it so well. When I went to my next appointment my partner still took in things I didn’t. xx

I remember hearing the word cancer and I just couldn’t even think straight—I was really calm, but I had this flush of fear from my head to my toes. It was more than 3 years ago, but I still remember it so well. When I went to my next appointment my partner still took in things I didn’t. xx