Hi all, 

I'm really struggling at the moment as I'm absolutely terrified that I have cervical cancer, or another type of reproductive cancer. I'd really appreciate any advice or whatever, but I'll give a bit of background. 

I first noticed symptoms in october when i spotted after sex, it was quite red blood and it stung when i wiped, the second time it happened it was the same red blood with a stinging pain when wiping. The next time it happened I did not have penetrative sex but i did orgasm, I can't quite remember if it was red blood or darker blood but i bled all the same and had brownish bloody discharge after. This bleeding never lasts long, once I wipe I don't bleed again and when I hold the tissue to my vagina it collects the blood. I don't have any other irregular bleeding like between periods and my periods are very regular but recently I had random brown streaked discharge for a day or two, as for pain I have always had back pain pretty much my whole life so I can't attribute it to this problem. I have got quite severe bloating but again I've had this for years so not sure if i can attribute it to this. 

My mum had cervical cancer about 6/7 years ago and had a full hysterectomy which is making me much more concerened as my risk increases by 80% if i have a relative with cervical cancer. 

I contacted the GP in december and have been chasing up a referal ever since, I was finally refered to a gynacologist this month and the earliest appointment I could get is the 22nd of March. I'm just torturing myself with fear over here, I can't stop thinking about it as I can't understand what else could be causing these symptoms. I know my risk is incredibly low as I am only 19, turning 20 in May, but the risk is not none. I have also had the HPV vaccine but i'm aware this doesn't completely protect me either, especially as it could be hereditary in my case. 

Has anyone experienced anything like this and how did it turn out for you? I'm absolutely terrified, I feel like my life is over if I get a cervical cancer diagnosis, I can't stop thinking that that is what is going to happen to me even if stats show its incredibly rare. Does anyone have any advice?? 

Thanks in advance.