Irregular periods

Hi, I am 22 years old and have a 3 year old son.
I've been experiencing mild to heavy bleeding for the last 8-9 weeks now. I normally have my periods on time most months but a few months before I started bleeding they were irregular. 
I have gone to the doctors they have done a urine test, given me a smear, and took my bloods all have come back fine nothing there. I have another appointment this week I have had to make as they tried to palm me off as if it was nothing. 
I have pain occasionally like a period cramp, I have previously had extreme discomfort during intercourse. I am not sexually active at the minute and haven't been for the whole 8 weeks. I haven't been on any form of contraception since January/ February which was when my injection run out. 
I'm not sure if I need to be worried but I'm stressing over what it could possibly be. I have been under a lot of stress these past weeks with family problems but my doctor said that wouldn't cause this amount of bleeding for so long. I just need some help or advice as to what it could be or if someone else is in the same position. 

I'm I apologise for the long post. But thanks in advance. 

  • Hi kinsey22,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of the difficulties you've been experiencing recently. It's good to hear that you've pushed for the additional appointment - it's of course important that you get answers as to what's going on, so keep asking until you get these, particularly while your symptoms continue.

    I'm sure there'll be others here who have experienced something similar, so hopefully you'll receive further replies soon.

    If at any point you'd like to talk things through with someone, our nurses are available on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator