Evening all,

Wondering if anyone is willing to share their story whilst I’m in this wait period. I’m trying hard not to google things - my husband tells me off :-)

I noticed a tiny bit of spotting between periods 18 months ago - had bladder investigations but it wasn’t coming from there and that was the extent of the dr’s concern. 

I lost some weight (deliberate) early last year and my holiday snaps look like I’m pregnant. I have bloating that I’ve no idea when started tbh, it doesn’t seem to be getting worse but if it is it’s really slow. 

The bleeding between periods has increased a bit and so I went back to the GP who are now concerned as I also have lower left side abdominal pain - more like an ache than pain. 

I just thought I’ve had 4 children so my tummy just isn’t flat - but now I’ve no idea if it’s bloated or fat or when it started being bloated. I think I’ve researched way too much into how to work out if you’re bloated . I also have chronic constipation (always) and awful periods (always have) so those kinds of symptoms are my ‘normal’.

Anyway - I thought it sensible to reach out here where people have experiences in an attempt to calm my nerves. I’ve read some threads which have been helpful - so thanks to all that post.

I’m seeing a specialist gynaecologist on Thursday and my GP has ordered bloods and an internal ultrasound.

Thank you for reading, I know symptoms are different for everyone. But I’d be grateful for anyone who feels able to share their story.