Spotting/pain problems.
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vaginapaginaPills, random bleeding, pain, etc.
I've been on Yasmin for about 6 years (I’m 28). I'd tried 5 or 6 pills before and they were all awful, and Yasmin is the only one that I don't seem like a lunatic on (ie. not crying all the time, double periods, etc). Other than the odd time I was REALLY stressed, my period was like clock-work. Take last pill in pack (I'm a Wednesday start, not a Sunday), and by early Friday morning (between 5 and 7am) I'd have my period. I do not miss pills (only once, 2 years ago), and take them within 15 minutes of 7:30pm every single night (except the beginning of the month I had to take one at 6:40pm due to a work presentation I couldn't really pause, and another I took at 7:00pm a week ago due to another presentation).
But the last 9-10 months or so, my period didn't start until Saturday morning, or as late as late Saturday afternoon. It always lasted until the same day I started the next pack (Wednesday). During this time, every 3 months or so I would get what seemed like breakthrough bleeding either 3, 7 or 10 days before. If it was 3 or 7 days before it would last up to and including my period, 10 days before usually only lasted a day or two. I've also had strange "shooting pain" in either my cervix/vagina/that general area. It usually only lasts a few hours and stops, only every few months. Also, a few times after we’ve had sex, there’s been the tiniest amount of blood, but I think it’s because he’s too rough sometimes *delicate, haha.* Also, I sometimes hurt for a day or two after sex, more often in the last 6-8 months. I mentioned this to my doctor and he said maybe I’m too dry or something :/
Thursday night I had a strange pain inside and mild itching, and wondered if I was getting a yeast infection. Friday morning the pain and itching were gone, but I was bleeding very lightly, which continued all day, and has continued up until now (Saturday afternoon). This afternoon there was some darker blood (honestly, and TMI, it looked like thick-ish hot sauce). I'm not supposed to get my period until NEXT weekend. So 8 days early with the blood again.
I've been with the same partner in a monogamous relationship for about 3.5 years. I was last tested for STDs/STIs 3 years ago, and he’s been tested at least twice in the last 3 years (for Visa purposes, not just for fun), and I’ve seen his results – all negative, most recently about 6 months ago – so I’m assuming it’s nothing like that.
I don't know if this is a cause for concern, or just hold tight until next weekend when I *should* get my period? Since I was young I’ve had this horrible fear of ovarian cancer. My aunt had it several years ago (after menopause), so it’s not just pregnancy I’m scared of as I do NOT want kids, unfortunately my boyfriend does – an issue we have been dealing with. it’s also cancer, ovarian cycts, etc.
Any advice?
I've been on Yasmin for about 6 years (I’m 28). I'd tried 5 or 6 pills before and they were all awful, and Yasmin is the only one that I don't seem like a lunatic on (ie. not crying all the time, double periods, etc). Other than the odd time I was REALLY stressed, my period was like clock-work. Take last pill in pack (I'm a Wednesday start, not a Sunday), and by early Friday morning (between 5 and 7am) I'd have my period. I do not miss pills (only once, 2 years ago), and take them within 15 minutes of 7:30pm every single night (except the beginning of the month I had to take one at 6:40pm due to a work presentation I couldn't really pause, and another I took at 7:00pm a week ago due to another presentation).
But the last 9-10 months or so, my period didn't start until Saturday morning, or as late as late Saturday afternoon. It always lasted until the same day I started the next pack (Wednesday). During this time, every 3 months or so I would get what seemed like breakthrough bleeding either 3, 7 or 10 days before. If it was 3 or 7 days before it would last up to and including my period, 10 days before usually only lasted a day or two. I've also had strange "shooting pain" in either my cervix/vagina/that general area. It usually only lasts a few hours and stops, only every few months. Also, a few times after we’ve had sex, there’s been the tiniest amount of blood, but I think it’s because he’s too rough sometimes *delicate, haha.* Also, I sometimes hurt for a day or two after sex, more often in the last 6-8 months. I mentioned this to my doctor and he said maybe I’m too dry or something :/
Thursday night I had a strange pain inside and mild itching, and wondered if I was getting a yeast infection. Friday morning the pain and itching were gone, but I was bleeding very lightly, which continued all day, and has continued up until now (Saturday afternoon). This afternoon there was some darker blood (honestly, and TMI, it looked like thick-ish hot sauce). I'm not supposed to get my period until NEXT weekend. So 8 days early with the blood again.
I've been with the same partner in a monogamous relationship for about 3.5 years. I was last tested for STDs/STIs 3 years ago, and he’s been tested at least twice in the last 3 years (for Visa purposes, not just for fun), and I’ve seen his results – all negative, most recently about 6 months ago – so I’m assuming it’s nothing like that.
I don't know if this is a cause for concern, or just hold tight until next weekend when I *should* get my period? Since I was young I’ve had this horrible fear of ovarian cancer. My aunt had it several years ago (after menopause), so it’s not just pregnancy I’m scared of as I do NOT want kids, unfortunately my boyfriend does – an issue we have been dealing with. it’s also cancer, ovarian cycts, etc.
Any advice?
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Date: 2012-10-14 12:20 am (UTC)it might be just the you need to change to a new pill, but best to check everything with a GP, especially the shooting pains :)
I've had breakthrough bleeding when I've stacked for several months, when I was stressed with university work and when I was sick/had a tummy bug so my body thought I had missed a pill. Have you taken a pregnancy test? (even if it's just for peace of mind until you can get a drs appointment)
agreeing re the sex: lots and lots of lube can help a lot. I get very very sore after sex even with lots of lube but it's no way near as bad as if with didn't use it. I've had some tiny spotting after sex too but I think it was more dislodged from orgasm/sex and another time when I was stacking and my body was desperate to bleed!
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Date: 2012-10-14 03:23 am (UTC)As for the pains, yes, I do think I should see a doctor. They freak me out a bit. The literal after-sex pain I can deal with. But the shooting pain is odd.
Thank you for your help :)