Changing periods

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Registered: 04-09-2006
Changing periods
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Thu, 06-05-2008 - 3:00pm

Hi,


Since the birth of my second child (18 months) my periods were regular and normal.  Starting about 8 months ago, I began having mid cycle cramping and spotting.  Sometimes it was associated with ovulation, but other times it seemed more random.  It seems to have gotten more noticeable over the past 8 months.  In May, during my period I passed a huge clot/tissue piece.  Except immediately after birth, I've never seen anything quite like that. 


A few weeks ago I went for my annual exam and told the doc my symptoms.  She seemed to brush me off.  I also mentioned my family history of either cervical or uterine cancer.  2 women (aunt and great-grandma) died at 38.  Since we weren't sure whether it was cervical or uterine, she would not consider it as a history (something I found suprising). 


I had a pap and HPV test and I am currently awaiting the results.  Now...after the exam...2 days later I began cramping and have now been bleeding for the past week.  This is 2 weeks prior to when I should be getting my period.


Just curious if anyone has experienced anything like this...?  Is it associated to having my baby 18 months ago?  Should I worry about cancer?  Or...is this completely normal...and annoying!


Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-12-2002
In reply to: hmkalton
Sun, 06-08-2008 - 12:29am

Hi there,


Did you breastfeed or pump breast milk for a few months after giving birth?