Freaking out...please help
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| Sun, 11-23-2003 - 7:34pm |
New to your board, but I'm really glad I've found it. My period ended last Sunday and on friday night I felt like I was discharging a little (not unusual for me) and when I wiped it was tinged with blood. Yesterday and today there is still that pinkish/brownish end of period stuff, once or twice with a little red, I'm slightly achey in my lower back and pelvic area like during my period, but there's no cramping. This has never happened to me before and I'm very frightened. I'm a panicker by nature. I'm 29, just had a baby 5 months ago and my periods have been regular since. I do remember thinking this month seemed slightly heavier than usual. I had a pap in October which was fine, but I know that doesn't check your uterus or ovaries (see, I told you I'm a panicker). I'm under a lot of stress lately and read that it can cause irregular bleeding. Is that true? Can stress really cause bleeding?? I've also been very emotional lately, tearing up at the slightest sad thought or commercial. I know there can be so many causes and I'm trying to be rational. But the thought of something being really wrong is making my stress even worse. Is irregular bleeding often a sign of cancer or is it really usually other things?
I appreciate any response.
Jess

Welcome Jess!
I'm sure it's nothing to worry about so try to calm down.
If you really feel concerned, you may want to check with your doctor, but I think it's probably okay!
Also, my periods were regular but very heavy at first after I had the baby. Could that be part of it?
Cherrie
Jess
I'm glad things are looking up for you!
I am glad to hear I am not the only one who worries to much. I'm sure we are fine. How many days did you bleed? Was it light/spotting or heavy?