Has anyone any updates also happening to me? 

Hi BumbleBeep :) I wish I had more info for you, I have no updates on my end... bloodwork, ultrasound, paptest all came back normal. No infections. And this has been happening for 13 months for me..

Its confusing..

So I have been having this problem for around 2 year's. I’ve had scans, bloods, swabs tried the coil. Everything as always come back normal. When it first started it was always mid cycle every time I had a bowl movement until my actual period then after my period it would stop until mid cycle again. I’ve spent the last 2 year worrying about it and it’s sending me insane. In recent months my period have started to change the dark brown and thick and the bowl movement bleed happen every time not just mid cycle. I’m at then end of the line with trying the doctors I’ve been so much about this I think they just don’t want to listen any more. To be honest they have tried to find the cause but everything comes back normal. The worry is starting to affect my mental health I actually dread going to the toilet. I’m 38 with 2 kids 12 and 9.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. This has happened to me twice just last week and it has freaked me out. I’m 51, menopausal and have had really heavy vaginal discharge for months. Been tested for everything, had antibiotics, creams, a coil. But nothing stops it. Now this vaginal bleeding has started after a bowel movement. I’m going for an ultrasound on Friday afternoon. Doctors keep saying there’s nothing to worry about!! But this isn’t normal! Like you, it’s driving me mad, wake up in the night worrying about it. Xx

I’ve had this on and off for years. I had a smear test come back normal, blood test come back normal, and a scan which showed that I had a small fibroid which was the cause of the bleeding. I still get the bleeding after a bowel movement, but relieved to know what it is. They said it could be removed, but they grow back. 

Hi ABC1234, I have bleedings to after bowel movement. I had a scan and I have 9 fibroids but never knew they could cause bleeding. Can you explain pls what you know? Many thanks 

Hi, sorry if doubling up on reply. Not sure if first one went through. Can you explain if possible why fibroids bleed? I have nine fibroids and have same problems after bowel movements. Went for a scan all normal but still worried. I had no explanation why this is happening. I am menopausal too on hrt. Many thanks.

Hi, not everyone who has fibroids has bleeding, but it depends where they are located. When symptoms are present, they can include: Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as heavier, longer periods or bleeding between periods. I used to bleed everytime I exercised, crunches are particularly bad for people with fibroids.

Also eating oestrogen rich foods can cause them to grow etc, especially soy, flaxseeds and dried fruits etc.  And menopause can cause them to shrink which also encourages them to bleed.  I am not a doctor though.  You should always get symptoms checked out with a doctor.

Thanks for your reply. I have a doctor's appointment lined up for further investigation. Good luck to all women here on the forum with your treatments and diagnosis.

I have been bleeding irregularly for weeks now. I have heavy bleeding after sex and also bleeding after bowel movements. 

i called my GP who basically said im not die smear till 2024 Feb 

my last smear was Feb 2022 - where i has CIN3 and had to have Lletz treatment. 

and now this is happening and GP wont even make me a appointment what should i do 

Hi JulieCC sorry to hear about your experience. Your GP seems a bit ignorant to me. It's good to hear you got treated for your CIN3. It normally take very long time for severe cervical cancer to develop sometimes 10 years or more, so it's good that you catched it early last time. Can you get a second opinion for another GP?  Also, if you can I would do a smear test and/or transvaginal scan privat if you can afford it. Obviously talk to a private doctor first and consult with them what they think what tests you should have. In the end it's your health and you can show the test results for GP if you need further treatment. I wish you all the best with your health and peace of mind.

Update from me….had an ultrasound which showed the endometrial lining was thick, 8mm. So had a hysteroscopy and biopsy. So waiting on the results of that. Still having constant brown discharge with occasional blood. Thinking of you all x

Update from me….had an ultrasound which showed the endometrial lining was thick, 8mm. So had a hysteroscopy and biopsy. So waiting on the results of that. Still having constant brown discharge with occasional blood. Thinking of you all x

I wish you all the best with your test results. It is easy to worry to much and getting carried away. Sending positive thought to all women here.

Hi Sair,

I hope your tests come back OK. Let us know how you get on. Sending positive thoughts x

I've been having the same symptoms for the last 35 days and it's driving me insane. 

It all started with a normal period but I bled for 9 days instead of the regular 4 and it was heavier than normal. Then I had constant brown discharge. Stopped for 1 day, had sex and boom, started bleeding fresh blood again for another 3 days. Back to brown blood, had a bowel movement and back to red blood, back to brown, had my normal period again but only the 4 days this time, had a week of brown, now back to heavy bleeding after bowl movement.

Ive had continual lower abdomen pain (like period, with sharper pain on my left side. Also lower back pain to my right side.

I had my pap done in Feb and it came back clear. 2 weeks ago I had a pelvic exam and swabs. Swabs came back clear and nurse said my cervix looked healthy. She also told me to book another appt if symptoms weren't getting better. Rang on Wed but they can't get me in until May 9th. 

I'm just so sick of the bleeding and abdominal pain now, it's getting me down

Hi I don't know if anyone is still coming on here. But I'm a nervous wreck I'm 32 years of age with 2 children. I have started bleeding bright red blood after bowel movement and brown blood in between. I don't have any belly pains and my period isn't due for another 7 days! I have a smear booked in for tomorrow and I'm so nervous. I've had a bad smear result before but that was nearly 5 years ago. Anxiety is starting to over take. X

Hi everyone, It's so easy to get super worried and think the worst. I am by no means qualified as a doctor but it's good to remember in most cases bleeding is caused by something that is not malignant. Check NHS website for further information. During my lifetime 50+ I have experienced this on numerous occasions. And I have been so worried every single time. I had cell growth that was easily treated as early stage. It takes decades in most cases for it to develop to something more serious. I had cysts and fibroids that caused bleeding too. Hormonal changes during a life cycle, including taking HRT or birth control can cause changes that can lead to bleeding. Particular if you change your HRT or birth control. Always get a second opinion if you are not happy with your GP. You know your body best. Never wait to seek help. And remember - almost every case will have a positive outcome. Stay strong everyone. 

I've just been for my smear and have been told I will have my results in 2 weeks. Hoping everything will come back normal. The nurse put me at ease today so I'm hoping for the anxiety to dissappear x

Hello

I know this post was a long time ago. I'm wondering what your outcome was? I'm a 44 year old mother of 3 young children and I have the exact same symptoms as you had. I'm now very worried. 

Hi 

I know all these threads are really old but did anyone get a diagnosis or find out why this bleeding happens ? 
I bleed when I go for a bowel movement my periods are long with more light bleeding for days before it becomes normal/heavy so my period can be up to 10 days long . 
I’ve had some swabs taken because I suffer from vaginal thrush constantly the doctor treats it with long courses of fluconazole then if comes back. 
waiting to see gynaecologist but long waiting list. 
I was diagnosed with endomyosis which is similar to endometriosis but the tissues and muscles from the uterus fuse together . 

Hello 

I'm currently going through the same thing and my doctor says it's perimenopause although I'm still worried it's something more serious. After blood tests, an ultrasound and up to date smear test my doctor said there are no indications of a growth or cancer cells which is my main concern.

Ive just started HRT so will work with the doctor to get the bleeding under control for now. 

I think the only other thing I could do is to pay for a CT / MRI scan as the doctor won't refer me for one. Perhaps it is just perimenopause. 

Hi Noelle10, 

• I went back to the dr( who was actually really lovely) who said that it was acute vaginal dryness. She gave me some vaginal lubricants and told me to use aqueous cream to wash with. It’s been fine for a couple of months and then the bleeding (only when I poo) started again this week - which was weird as it coincided with your enquiry! I know I need to go back to the dr, but keep delaying it. 
  I think you need to go back to your dr too. And anyone else reading this. It is a comfort to know I’m not the only one.

I had loads of tests done and the outcome was a small fibroid and cervical ectropian.