2 years ago i went to the gp about bleeding between periods and after sex. I was treated for cervical ectropian but nothing changed. Had an ultrasound scan at the time but due to bleeding they couldnt do an internal so didnt check cervix.
After symptoms persisted i just gave up, figured that was just how it is and im stuck with it. The bleeding gradually got worse over the years with really heavy prolonged periods.
This january i noticed a very strong odour. Like id left a tampon in. Rotten meat smell. Obviously no tampon there so let the gp know. Had sti tests, bv & thrush tests all negative & a round of antibiotics inbetween just in case. Had ultrasound but yet again no scan of the cervix. Had one internal examination & nothing unusual noted. Told theres nothing to do but wait on gynaecology referal which is a 5 month wait.
So here i am with bleeding between periods, bleeding after sex, changes to mensturation, lower back & abdomen pain & odourous discharge. All the signs of cervical cancer (even advanced cc) but because one dr didnt see anything on my cervix i cant get an appointment any sooner. Just to add i also havnt had a solid stool in years, bleed with passing stool & even if im constipated i cant pass anything bigger than a piece of string.
Just wanted to vent. Feeling so frustrated. The fact urgent referals are decided by one 10 second look rather than symptoms is absolutely bonkers
