Hello everyone, 

Iv been experiencing terrible periods for as long as I can remember. Iv seen several doctors over the years to no avail. Anyway, I had a routine smear test a couple of months ago which came back clear, but during the examination the nurse noticed I had a small growth on my cervix. On returning for a follow up appointment the doctor assured me that the growth was merely a skin tag. Whilst there I thought I’d take the opportunity to discuss my other symptoms around my periods. I explained that I suffer with sporadic sharp pains in my sides, a dull ache in my lower abdomen and awful period pains with heavy clotting and extreme bloating during my cycle. After hearing my symptoms she referred me for a full blood count. The results came back all clear apart from my CA-125 level which was 80. When she called to give me the results she did her best to reassure me that ovarian cancer is very rare in someone my age (38) but that I had to go for a trans vaginal and trans abdominal scan which is for this Tuesday.

im worried sick, I can’t sleep or eat. I have 4 beautiful children and can’t bare the thought of not being around for them and my lovely husband.

can any body relate? Or have had a similar situation who could put my mind at ease? 
thank you and much love