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! 

  • Offline in reply to Tez123

    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. 

  • Offline in reply to Maxike

    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