Hey! I'm so glad I found this chat, this is the same issue I have had on and off since my daughter was born in 2018.

this month I have had a brown discharge most days for the entire month after my period at the beginning of the month. 
blood tests done, normal, swabs done, no infections all normal. 
waiting time for ultrasound is 3 months!! So I'm so anxious waiting for it now thinking it's going to show something more sinister!! 
 

trying for a baby too - which is another massive stress! Does anyone know what the actual test is for cervical cancer, is it the ultrasound? 
 

thanks! 

Hi Lauren

An ultrasound is to check your pelvis but is not a diagnostic test for cervical cancer. If someone had abnormal cervical cells, the standard process would be to remove them and have them sent to pathology for checking. Punch biopsies are another test used, taking tissue samples from the cervix for analysis. These are the tests which identify cervical cancer. 

It sounds like there is no suspicion for cervical cancer for you, and there are other conditions which could explain your symptoms, hence the ultrasound. Had there been any suspicion of something serious going on, you would have been referred more urgently. 

Tell Dr you're really nervous and they can give you a sedative before any procedure. Honestly most nurses and Drs have EVERYTHING when it comes to pain relief etc.  I had my laparoscopy under general anaesthetic and your tummy aches after but it passes.  Honestly be brave it's worth it for answers x

I have read all these posts and am so pleased I have read them as it makes me not feel alone.

I have very similar situation, clear smear, normal scan and normal bloods. When I had my smear though she did say my cervix looked inflamed/sore but nothing else came of it.

I used to be on the depo injection but came off as its not great long term, this was about a year ago. I have not had any replacement but have noticed the random brown looking discharge, its not all the time nor is it enough to be a period and isn't red colour.

Feel fine in myself but I do get a very random sharp pain in my left lower side that is very sharp but not long lasting from time to time.

I am at a complete lost what to do!?

Hi hope you have some answers now. I have similar issues but I just want to advise all of you of one thing. If you have to have a hysterescopy please demand it under general anaesthetic. I went for mine last week and nobody really told me the truths of how much pain it can cause. I am no wimp I have had many gynae procedures but this was barbaric! Trying to open your womb which has been closed for many years without any pain relief is just horrendous. Forget taking the ibuprofen before you go this pain is like no other! Luckily the Dr and nurses were wonderful and recognised straight away my agonising screams meant he would only perform it in theatre under general anaesthetic. I am on a fast track 2 week emergency appointment the nhs have been brilliant. The day after my failed hysterescopy I was booked straight in for my pre op check and now waiting to attend and then be called for the hysterescopy. I am 52 on hrt for nearly 5 years all my smears ok I have had 2 mammograms all clear. Started with a 3 week bleed and I don't normally bleed along with bad cramps pelvic pain also pain before this once during sex never had that before. Was diagnosed with bv and thrush first damn my new hot tub think this was the cause. Then swabs came back abnormal and here I am. Already had the transvaginal scan my lining is 9mm and they couldn't see my womb due to all the scar tissue. I had a c section so guess this caused it? So....really I don't know much until I have the hysterescopy. I have been bleed free for 2 weeks and now started brown discharge for last 2 days. Let's hope ladies we all get good news soon. Take care x

Hi Fannyann,

so sorry to read the way you have been treated throughout your whole experience. I keep hearing from more and more women about their terrible experiences with gynae problems and it's just not good enough. But I'm glad to hear you are back home now and being well looked after by your family!

For about a year now I have been suffering from a brown discharge that can also contain what appears to be fresh blood, that starts around a week after my period finishes. I need to wear a tampon most days as the flow can be quite heavy.

I should say say that I am 43, have no children, have not been on the pill for years and my periods have become quite irregular- sometimes up to 2 weeks late.

i also suffer with very sharp pains on both sides of my lower abdomen - really very uncomfortable and distracting and difficult to treat.

Anyway, about 2 months ago a blood test to check my cholesterol levels also revealed that I was quite significantly anaemic - not something I have suffered with before. I had to go in to see my GP who asked me lots of questions including about my periods. Now the periods themselves are not what I would could 'heavy', and when I explained them to my GP she did agree that they sounded normal. Now due to embarrassment or my own confusion I neglected to tell her about the discharge between periods. I have been referred for checks on my stomach and bowel to see if they are the cause of the anaemia and so far they don't seem to be. I am now convinced this is all going to be gynae related.

something else I should mention is that I was sexually assaulted when I was in my early 20's and I now have an abject terror of anything to do with 'that department' as it has become known in my world. I think fear is what stops me from bringing the problem up as I know what is probably going to follow. A huge part of me wishes that I could just have a hysterectomy and just be done with the whole thing. I will never have children, I don't need any of my 'equipment' and in my mind it would solve everything.

im so sorry to rant on, it's just that this is the first place I have found really where I can talk about this specific problem with other women who are or who have experienced the same problem. I wish you well as you continue with your recovery. Don't overdo things, take things at your own pace and keep standing up for yourself. Thanks for listening. Xx

I have not seen a period for about eight years but the last week everytime I wipe myself I am getting g clots and stuff it Brown stuff is it something to worry about please help am I am stressed about it 

I'm so glad i came across this post. Although I'm not glad for all of you suffering! :neutral:

Bit of background info.. I've had spotting for years. Was told it was cervical ectropian. Had numerous pelvic exams, internal ultrasound etc. Nothing untoward. Normal smears up until my last one. High risk HPV but cells were normal. Recall in september. I'm on the mini pill. My periods have pretty much stopped and instead i am getting browny/pink discharge. It kinda smells. Wondering whether it's BV or something sinister. My back hurts too. :( sick of worrying! Anyone else have suggestions or similar experiences? Is it the pill? I've always been regular with periods until i started it and i used to be heavy. 

Hi I would like some advice as I'm starting to get extremely worried.

I'm only 19 and Ive had quite normal periods so far, few times I've had maybe heavier periods with clots but other than that they've always been on time and lasted 4-5 days. 
 

but for the past year I've been experiencing pain during sex a lot of the time it hurts mainly in the lower right side of my abdomen. And I seem to bloat really badly straight after. And sometimes the pain is quite bad. I also just had what I think was my period but it hasn't stopped yes im currently on day 18 of bleeding, the bleeding is more like spotting and changes colour all the time. One minute it's light pink next it's darker. But a lot of the time I have brown creamy discharge which also sometimes is stringy

Has anyone else had any of these problems ?