Hi ladies,
I am new to this forum. I have read some of your stories and whilst it's such a worrying time it's helped to hear I'm not alone.
My journey so far - 3 weeks ago I noticed a strange odour which was after I had my period I initially thought oh no maybe I've left a tampon in and tried to check myself, then I started to have pain in my lower back on both the right & lefts sides then I had abnormal bleeding a few days later.
I called my GP and went down for an examination, she didn't find a tampon, but a tiny amount of cotton wool which must of been left so she took that out. She noticed some imflamation so treated it as a possible pelvic inflammatory infection I had a 2 week course of very strong antibiotics to take. GP also decided to refer me for an urgent colposcopy hopefully within 2 weeks. I luckily got my appt through and had it last week. The Dr did the colposcopy and found I think 2 lumps at.neck of my womb so carried out a biopsy (all.was a bit of a blur and not what I was expecting).
Dr and nurse said the sample he took would be tested and results will take 4 to 6 weeks!
I began bleeding again which he said may happen but the bleeding lasted a week. Today I went back to.see my GP, I explained I am very worried and that the lower back pain isn't shifting even taking paracetamol or ibroprofen only takes the edge off so I can take codeine if I need to. GP also took bloods today to check my blood count, kidneys,.thyroid. she was reassuring but understood I will be anxious.
So now it's a waiting game to see what the results will be.
I have always had smear tests on time and all have been normal, I've had regular periods and never had abnormal bleeding before. Like some of the stories I've read I know I'm not right, but maybe I'm thinking too much about it and thinking I'm worse than I am if that makes sense.
I'm 47 not started the menopause yet but could these symptoms be a sign of that?.
Would really appreciate anyones thoughts or advice right now as I'm really anxious :(
Many thanks,
Jo x
