Bleeding between periods

I’m 23 and have PCOS. In August I was worried about excessive discharge and itching. Got told I had ectropion by gynaecology at the hospital but that it was fine and to just get smears when I was able, my swab came back normal. I don’t have periods because of the PCOS. I took Provera at the end of September (which stimulates a bleed) and had a period. 2 weeks after my period finished I was getting light slippery pink/red discharge for a few days which stopped. This was 3-4 weeks ago. Today I noticed really dark brown sticky blood/discharge. I've had lower back pain for a couple of days and my vagina is aching. I’m absolutely petrified now thinking the worst. Endometrial/cervical cancer... especially since people with PCOS are much more likely to get it. I never bleed without Provera I haven’t for years, so this is new for me. I can’t speak to my doctor till tomorrow and I’m spiralling with anxiety! How do you keep calm whilst waiting?

  • Hello Jennyflowers

    I'm sorry to read about the problems you've been dealing with the past few months. Were you able to speak to your GP about these new symptoms? It's understandable that you've been feeling anxious and I hope that the Dr was able to offer you some reassurance today. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator