Bleeding Between Periods

Hello all,

This is my first post and I wondered if anyone had experienced the same.

I've been on Microgynon for over 2 years now, and for the past 5 days I've been experiencing spotting. Not enough to need tampons etc, but always there when I wipe. 

I've spoken to the doctor who isn't hugely concerned but said to wait until after my 7 day pill free break and if I'm still bleeding, to get back in touch. 

I've had some mild feelings of fullness accompanying the bleeding, but nothing painful.

I did have an abnormal smear with borderline changes about 18 months ago, had a colposcopy and they said it was fine and I could go back to 3 yearly smears. 

Has anyone else had an experience like this who can tell me what their outcome was? Obviously worried!

Thanks xx

  • Hello SuperHan

    I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with some intermittent spotting at the moment. it's natural to feel anxious but you've done exactly the right thing in speaking with your GP. 

    Hopefully, things will settle again once you've had your seven-day break but do make sure you get back in touch with your GP if the bleeding continues. It's important to remember that there could be many simple reasons for this but it is important to get it checked out. 

    I hope you have some reassurance soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator