Cervical Cancer ?

Hi, I hope you are all well. 

I am having some sort of symptoms for the past few months which I am unsure if they could be related to cervical cancer. I had my smear test done probably 4 years ago and I remembered it came back normal, however I remember the nurse that took a sample said there was blood in the sample so she was unsure if lab will be even able to perform test. I received a letter later saying everything was okay. I also remember when I was around 19-20 years old gynecologist told me I have a tiny erosion on my cervix, but i dont need to do anything about it. 

I am on the pills since I was 14 years old (unfortunately I was prescribed contraception pills so early on due to acne, I was not sexually active until I was 18, but because it helped with my acne I was just carryin on taking them). I am now 28. 

I went abroad 2 years ago and had private cervical screening and they could not give me results, because of high levels of inflamation which where caused by staphylococcus aureus. I got antibiotics and thought it will go away. I never repeated cervical screening after that. 

Past few months I am having some symptoms, I am still on contraceptive pills, but I am experiencing bleeding in between my periods, sometimes I see that there is blood mixed with discharged. I have discharge all the time, white sometimes smelly, sometimes is greyish or brownish. I have pain during sex and sometimes sharp pelvic pain after sex that lasts long. I also bleed after sex 99% of the time. I felt like I am getting infections trush or BV, but everytime I treat it with antibiotics or cream/globulles it comes back within few days. I started worrying and booked GP appoitment already, but the more I am reading the more concern I am about the symptoms and the fact that I ignored it for quit long now. I also avoid drinking water, because if I drink water I will have to run to bathroom every 5 minutes as I feel urge to pee. Same at night, if I drink glass of water before bed I would have to go to the bathroom 3-4 times before bed. Sometimes i feel urge to pee, but my bladder is empty. Not sure if this is related.

 

Does anyone ever experienced similar symptoms? What should I ask my GP about? What kind of diagnostic test they should do? 

 

Thank you in advance for all the answers. 

  • Hi mmm92smith,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of the difficulties you're experiencing. You've done the right thing in giving the GP a call and it's good to hear you have an appointment coming up.

    The doctor will be best placed to advise on your questions and symptoms, and if they feel any tests are necessary then they will arrange these. To help prepare for the appointment, you can make a note of your symptoms and any additional information such as what you have included here. This will help ensure you don't forget anything and it means you can give the full picture to the doctor.

    I hope it's not too long to wait for the appointment and I hope it goes OK.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator