Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Rumbaba on November 11, 2024, 11:12:59 AM
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Hi all,
I had my cervical smear today, and the nurse voiced concern that my cervix bled too easily, and has told me to make an appointment with the doctor.
She also took a swab, as she noted some discharge ( I have been a bit itchy, so assumed it was thrush).
I'm feeling a bit panicky now, has anyone else had a similar experience ?
I am on her, and have had a couple of bleeds, but I had a pelvic scan in April, so was not unduly worried... Til now.
Thanks in advance
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Hi there
Try not to worry - I always bleed when I have my cervical smear and it has never been a concern - I always get my doctor to do my smears though - may be just a nurse being over cautious - I am sure the doctor will re-assure you and put your mind at ease :hug:
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A bit of bleeding after a smear is not uncommon and doesn't necessarily indicate anything wrong.
A common cause is an ectropion, which is a bit of more delicate and friable tissue on the surface. This is frequently seen in young healthy women, those on birth control and HRT.
Absolutely get it checked by your GP, but this wouldn't worry me in the slightest.
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Hi, thank you both for the replies, it's really helping. I think the thing she said was that there was "too much' bleeding , like it was excessive.
When I was younger (about 15 years ago) I was treated for cervical ectopy, I had some cells frozen. Maybe it's possible for them to come back?
Again, thank you so much, I do feel a bit calmer now.
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Oh, and my ear tests have always been painful too
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Oh, and my ear tests have always been painful too
Maybe it's because the speculum isn't meant to go in you ear 😂 sorry but you've got to laugh haven't you
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Oh, and my ear tests have always been painful too
Maybe it's because the speculum isn't meant to go in you ear 😂 sorry but you've got to laugh haven't you
Blimey, the size of it, can you imagine 🙈
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My ears often nip enough to go "OUCH"!!! Fortunately testing doesn't hurt, Rumbaba how often do U require them looked into?
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Sorry, that should have read smear not ear ;D
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:rofl:
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Hi all
Well, I'm still bleeding, so I'm getting really worried now. I've got a go appointment with the GP on ,28/11, but that seems so far away.
I'm getting some slight cramping too.
Swab came back.as thrush, so I've got a prescription for that.
Posting on here helps, sorry to keep on
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Morning. There is a lot of soft tissue 'up there', mayB speak to the Nurse Practitioner for advice?
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Morning
I don't know whether I could even get through to the surgery.
I'm kinda spiralling now, as I've convinced myself I've go ovarian cancer.. :'(
I've emailed my private clinic too , in case they have any advice for me
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Morning
I don't know whether I could even get through to the surgery.
I'm kinda spiralling now, as I've convinced myself I've go ovarian cancer.. :'(
I've emailed my private clinic too , in case they have any advice for me
Have you had your smear test results back yet?
Ovarian is really unlikely to present with bleeding cervix as the main symptom. If anything you may have thin dry skin there which got aggravated or possibly cells that need zapping on cervix, but I know your mind is primed to go to worst case scenario. Honestly that is not one of the key symptoms to watch out for with ovarian please try to not catastrophise x
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Ovarian cancer can be treated! Our minds to into over drive when worried, hopefully you will get a response to your e-mail.
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Thank you both for your replies.
I haven't had my smear test results back yet.
Thing is, I don't think the bleeding is coming from the cervix, there is too much of it, and I keep getting cramping, and sharp pains left and right (hoping that cos it's both sides be really unlucky to have oc on both sides at exactly the same s time).
Honestly, ha is the pits.
Thank you again
Rumbaba xx
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HA can set the brain whirling!!! It's about 2-3 week wait for scan results to come back.
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Pain is mostly on the left. Cramping mostly when I lie down.
I tried to do a Bupa GP phone appointment. But I live in the country , and the signal kept cutting out.
I wish I could stop spiralling :'(
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Could it be a cervical polyp? I’ve had a few and they always bleed quite a bit. Just a thought.
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Oh, I hope it's that then. Does that give you one sided pain in the pelvic region.
I'm sorry to hear you've had you've had problems too., hope you are feeling better.
I've managed to bring my GP appointment forward to this afternoon, so that's something
Rumbaba xx
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No pain at all.
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So sorry you’re going through a tough time, but l’’m just wondering if the pain you’re experiencing is caused by anxiety. Our minds work overtime when we’re worried about our health as we concentrate on the area of concern. I do anyway. In my case, any ache or pain will miraculously disappear when l’m told there’s nothing to worry about.
Hope all is ok, let us know.
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Hi Marge
It's very kind of you to post again.
I went to the doctor's on Tuesday, and she has referred me on the two week pathway, so will be getting a us and potentially a hysteroscopy.
Funny you should say about the pain, it has indeed subsided. I thought the bleeding was stopping too. Dr noted "told blood" and yesterday hardly anything, but then in the shower this morning I passed a clot ( sorry for tmi) and it's back to bright red again.
My meno Dr also rang me ( I had emailed her), and was very reassuring. She asked me if they had changed my utrogestan to a generic brand, and they have! She said that anecdotally it was not as effective. So perhaps that could be a factor?
Thank you again
Rumbaba
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Oh yes, and she also reminded me that my last private scan was in April, so not really that long ago. Not sure how long it would take for something nasty to show these symptoms
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Hi Marge
It's very kind of you to post again.
I went to the doctor's on Tuesday, and she has referred me on the two week pathway, so will be getting a us and potentially a hysteroscopy.
Funny you should say about the pain, it has indeed subsided. I thought the bleeding was stopping too. Dr noted "told blood" and yesterday hardly anything, but then in the shower this morning I passed a clot ( sorry for tmi) and it's back to bright red again.
My meno Dr also rang me ( I had emailed her), and was very reassuring. She asked me if they had changed my utrogestan to a generic brand, and they have! She said that anecdotally it was not as effective. So perhaps that could be a factor?
Thank you again
Rumbaba
A friend of mine was swapped deom utrogestan to generic and it caused bleeding for her too.
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So pleased you’re on the way to getting it all resolved.
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Hi
Sorry for delay in replying, work has been manic. Which is good and bad. Bad because I'm working 50 hour week, but good that it's a distraction.
The sharp left sided pain has gone, bit I am getting low pelvic pain . which comes and goes. The bleeding seems intermittent too. Just as it seems to be stopping, I get another show of bright red blood :'(. Yesterday evening there was both brown blood and bright red blood at the same time.
Penguin, that interesting, and reassuring that it could be the change in progesterone brand. Do you happen to know how long your friend had the bleeding for?
It occured to me as well that I have recently been changed from. vagifem to intrarosa, and could that also have an effect?
Anyway, I have my US appointment for 03 December, which seems like an age away, but I will just have to wait now, nothing much else I can do.
Thank you all, it makes me feel better to know I can talk on here. Only my partner knows, and so it really makes a difference.
Rumbaba xx