Bloody discharge between periods

Hi everyone. 

I am absolutly sick with worry and have really bad health anxiety. 

Last month I had a normal period that lasted 8 days, four days later I started to get some bloody/pink discharge and this went on for about 5 days. Then for 2 weeks everything was normal and I had my next period. Then again four days later the smae thing happened however this epidose of bloody/pink discharge has gone on for longer with it being day 9 currently.

I went to my doctor as I was so scared about it and she asked me some questions and said nothing I said sounded worrying. She done an examination of my cervix using a speculum same as a smear and said my cervix looked healthy apart from a bit of cervical ectropian. I know what this is and wasnt bothered with hearing I have it however she is also sending me for an ultrasound which has caused me to feel sick to my stomach with fear. She said she doesn't expect anything to come back from the ultrasound and that the next step would be to put me on some pills to reregulate my periods. 

I am so worried that I might have cervical cancer or uterine cancer. I just want to cry all day long but I have 3 children so I can't i have to keep it all in. I did have a smear test in Aug 2018 which was clear but I don't know if this matters. Im just very scared atm. 

  • I have had the exact same experience with my periods since September. I’ve had a constant Brown or pink ness in my discharge between each period. Dr sent me for blood tests which flagged up a marker on my ovaries so she had me urgently referred to gynae team. This sent me in an absolute spin of fear and anxiety. Within a couple of days I had my scan and then a few days later was seen by consultant. My worst googling fears were set straight and the diagnoses is not what I had feared … it turns out I have 2 ovarian cysts and endometriosis. Consultant said this doesn’t actually explain the discharge so I’ve had a hysyeroscopy and biopsy of my cervix which I’m waiting to have a follow up appt for. Most awful 9 days of my life worrying but I’m hopeful that my problems can be managed. I know it’s so hard not to worry and I hope that you find you have nothing to be anxious about. 

  • Hi thanks for replying to me. I'm so glad your scan didn't show anything sinister and I hope all is well at your Follow up. The waiting is honestly terrible I'm trying to stay calm but it's very hard when you just don't know what the future is going to hold. I'm having thoughts like is this going to be my last Christmas with my family its crazy. My doctor said if ultrasound is clear which she thinks it will be that I will jaut go on pills to reregulate my periods. So I mean she doesn't sound worried.

    I just don't like this bleeding feel like I have a constant period :( 

  • Ive had all those same thoughts going through my head. It’s a good sign that your dr is so positive. Mine really wasn’t and so I convinced myself it would be the worst outcome. Also got really negative vibes at my ultrasound so I got myself into an absolute state. 

  • I've had similar problems, I'm 46 and have 4 children, my gp put my bleeding etc down to perimenopause, after a few months I went back and said it feels like something else is going on

    End october I had transvaginal ultrasound, the radiologist said he thinks it's a polyp and measured it at 10mm, I was referred for hysteroscopy and the gyny consultant said it wasnt a polyp but "something" and took biopsy, it's been 18 days waiting for results

    Hospital said it can take 21 days for results as pathology very busy

    I rang consultants secretary yesterday and she said full results weren't back as they've had to do extra tests, she told me to try and enjoy xmas and she will ring me when shes back on the 29th !!! 

  • Honestly nothing worse than having to wait for results. It feels and seems alot worse over the Christmas. How are you supposed to have a happy smiling face when all you are thinking about are all of the what ifs. 

    I feel like cancelling Christmas this year but I have 3 beautiful children so I can't I have to be sting and put on a fake smile for them. When all I want to do is get into bed and cry and cry and cry. 

    The worst things are constantly going through my mind. I'm hoping that the fact I've had an ultrasound and transvsginal ultrasound 4 months ago if there was anything odd it would have been picked up then. 

    Just can't shake this fear of the unknown. 

  • Fear of the unknown is horrible, my anxiety has always been triggered by that, 1 minute I tell myself positive things, then it goes straight to negative thoughts, its draining, 

  • Hi love xxx 

    Just wondering if your GP has taken any swabs? To test for any infections? 

    I had pink/brown spotting for 4 months. 

    The culprit was (sorry TMI) thrush which had been caused by antibiotics. As soon as I had a final swab to retest for thrush again after a final go at getting rid of it with super strong treatment (which was negative)..there was no more spotting/discharge xx 

  • Yes I know its terrible. Keep having really intrusive thoughts as soon as I feel a bit upbeat it's like my mind says nope you are not allowed to feel happy :(

  • No swabs were taken. Only examined my pelvis, told me I had some cervical ectropian, referred me for an ultrasound and if that all comes back clear then I will have pills to reregulate everything. So I don't know I just have to wait and see I guess. 

  • Oh guys I'm really not doing well. My HA is really fuelled up and taking hold of me I feel so sick with the worry. Im not looking forward to Christmas day or anything just want it all over and done with :( why are waiting times so long for things to be done it's do unfair.