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I have lots of symptoms of cervical cancer - anyone else?

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The-Berry
The-Berry

I'm 29 and I basically have all the symptoms of cervical cancer. I am genuinely concerned that I have it (not reassurance seeking), and have an appointment with a gynecologist in a couple of weeks. But I hate the waiting.

I should say that I had a miscarriage in mid-September but I do not think these symptoms are related as they have got worse instead of better.

First, I have a near constant watery cervical mucus no matter where I am in my cycle. It's not so bad that it's pouring out and I have to wear panty liners but it's just always wet and I was not like that before.

Second, I've been having uterine tenderness. This, again, has been getting worse instead of better. The uterus / upper cervix is definitely the epicenter, and I get other twinges in the pelvic region too.

This month I've had some random spotting. I did for one day when I was ovulating, so I put it down to that, but then I wiped again a week later and there was some pink blood. I sort of 'pushed' and a little bit more came out, almost like a very small clot.

My doctor says I have an ectropion, but I know they are basically indistinguishable from the c word.

My periods have been on time, but much weirder than they used to be. Like, a few days of light, brown bleeding, then a day of just solid clots, then a few days of normal liquid red blood.

I had a clear smear one year ago, and two clear ones before that, but I don't fully trust smears. I also did a home HPV test from LetsGetChecked recently, which was clear, but I literally have no idea if that's reliable or not.

I've also obviously had several ultrasounds over the last few months (most recently three months ago) and nobody mentioned anything bad but I know that this sort of thing doesn't show up well on ultrasounds.

Has anyone else had these symptoms, and what was wrong (whether c word or not!)

Thanks very much.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee The-Berry

    Posted

    Did you have a curettage after your miscarriage?   ie a surgical procedure to remove any residual tissue from your uterus?     If not,this may be the cause of your symptoms.  
    • The-Berry
      The-Berry Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Thank you for replying. I had an MVA, similar to a D&C. They scanned me straight after and said I was all clear, but then I passed another 2x3 piece of tissue four days later that they somehow missed! I've been scanned again since and they're saying there's nothing in there. But I don't know. Maybe there is and they just can't see it again

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