Bleeding from vagina after a bowel movement!

Hi all. I am looking for advice as I am freaking out. Quick background - 30 year old female, mother of 2. (Youngest is 2 years old) both delivered by emergency c section. No previous medical conditions. I last had a smear test done in January 2020 and result came back normal. For the last 6 months or so my periods have been Irregular and most recently I have been spotting a lot in between periods. I have also discovered the connection that every time I have a bowel movement I bleed from my vagina!! I can't find any other explanation for this other than cervical cancer! Anyone experienced this?? TIA! 

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  • Hi, hope you have found out the cause of this, I had the same thing and turned out I had a polyp on cervix, after treatment the bleeding stopped 

  • Hello I went for a smear on Friday which was well overdue, they found what she thought was pollops or vaginal erosion and sent me on a 2 week referral, I'm worried sick, I've just strained to have a bowel movement and have had bleeding from the vagina, I've had stomach ache like a period pain, I have gone through my menopause, I'm so worried I can't eat or sleep 

  • I so sorry to hear this you must have been frightened to death, one good things your bloods were ok, at least your being seen now in a couple of days, good luck and hope everything goes ok, x

  • Hi.   Just an update . I saw the Gynae consultant and had an scan.  Cons showed me an abnormal area and said probably polyp but unable to tell with a scan if thickening is a polyp or endometrial cancer so has referred me for a hysteroscopy .. I have the appt on Wednesday.    He said if it is a polyp they will remove it and send off for testing.  If not they'll take a biopsy anyway.   He told me Polyps are normally benign or if it is anything more sinister , then it is very treatable.  
    I'm really nervous about Wednesday , but I'm pleased they got me in so soon.
     

    Have you had any news dawnann62.

     

  • Hello, I had my smear results back on Thursday they came back with no hpv virus so meant no cancer, she asked me to go and see her because I'm still in pain, she said she could see what the nurse had seen on my cervix and now there was an infection there, she said she needed to chase up coloscopy as a matter of urgency (I go tomorrow) I can't understand that I've had a clear smear but she's concerned I have something sinister, she looked at me and said it is treatable, I'm worrying my self sick, 

    I'm so glad you are on the way to getting sorted and it's a reassurance to know that you are very treatable, good luck on Wednesday x

  • Well that a very good positive result if your smear was all clear.   Are they treating you for an infection.  Have you been referred for a ultrasound scan as well as the colposcopy.  
    It is so worrying waiting isn't it.  But we've both been given early appts which is a blessing.

    Good luck for tomorrow . Please let me know how you get on.  
    im here if you need to chat  x

  • Hello yes I'm on antibiotics for an infection I'm just praying that is a bad infection they can see, no i havnt been sent for an ultra sound, thank you for chatting to me I really appreciate it, it really helps x

  • I stopped birth control a couple months ago and I have had some abnormal spotting, I saw the gynaecologist and he said everything looked healthy but referred me to ultrasound. I've stopped spotting but I've noticed I've been spotted after a bowel movement. I'm only 31 no kids and I'm petrified I have cancer and I won't ever be able to have children :( it's been 4 weeks and I'm still waiting for an ultrasound appointment to know more I'm going out of my mind 

  • Hello my spotting was coming from my cervix, it is Badly infected and breaks away easily, if your gynaecologist has checked all this that is a good sign, please try not to worry the waiting is the hardest part but you will have answers soon xx

  • Hi your story sounds very similar to what I am experiencing I am also postmeopausal ,how has it all turned out for you after your tests 

    Lynda 

  • Hi Daffodilyellow,

    I was wondering if you had your results? I am experiencing the same with bleeding after a bowl movement. I had a total hysterectomy nearly 2 years ago. I won't lie it's very worrying. x

  • Hi, 

    I have the same did you get an answer? 

    xx

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  • Hi. Like quite a lot on here, I had bleeding from the front when going for a poop. I'm postmenopausal, the bleeding was slight and went on for a while. I read a lot about it online. In the end I ordered a candesten home test, which showed up for bacterial vaginosis.  I didnt think this was connected to the bleeding.  I ordered some bacterial vaginosis gel applicator from boots. I've been using these on a night. My bleeding has stopped now.