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Hi,

So, I’ve been putting off asking anyone about it for a few weeks now. But I’m starting to become worried. 

I’ve been on my period for around 3 weeks now. The first 2 weeks were quite heavy/what I’d class as normal/medium. I was worried after 2 weeks but thought it might have just been a fluke. But now it’s going on 3 and a half/4 weeks. These past few days have been lighter, but they don’t seem the same as the previous weeks. I don’t think it’s spotting as I’ve looked that up and it doesn’t fit the criteria. One day it might be light, the next it might be quite, red bloodish, more so than normal (sorry if that’s TMI).

I’m hesitant to see a doctor incase they think I’m being a hypochondriac or worrying over nothing, plus I don’t feel comfortable with how to tell them, and what they’d ask me to do or if they’ll want to see or whatever. I went to the doctor once for a lump I was worried about and the nurse made me feel uncomfortable and as if I’d wasted her time. That’s why I’m hesitant. 

Anyone else experienced similar or have any ideas what’s going on?

I will also mention that this isn’t the first time, it happened maybes 2 or 3 times in the last 4 years. But this one feels different in the sense of I’m not happy about it. 

UPDATE: Finally got an in-clinic appointment for tomorrow. Something I haven’t mentioned as I didn’t know it was linked is that over the weeks I’ve been on my period, I’ve had the ‘sickness bug’ 3 times, within days of each other and I mentioned it to the nurse on the phone and he said that it is most likely linked to everything else going on. Woke up today and my stomach is in absolute agony and sickness again. 

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  • Although it’s not abnormal to have a few weird periods bleeding between expected periods can also be a symptom of quite serious issues. I agree with seeing a doctor or asking the receptionist if it’s OK to book a smear test with the nurse if you’re not due one. They can be a bit embarrassing and uncomfortable (although I’very read you can ask for smaller equipment if it hurts which I didn’t know) wearing a loose knee length skirt or dress can help you feel a bit more covered as well you only have to take your knickers off then.

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  • Although it’s not abnormal to have a few weird periods bleeding between expected periods can also be a symptom of quite serious issues. I agree with seeing a doctor or asking the receptionist if it’s OK to book a smear test with the nurse if you’re not due one. They can be a bit embarrassing and uncomfortable (although I’very read you can ask for smaller equipment if it hurts which I didn’t know) wearing a loose knee length skirt or dress can help you feel a bit more covered as well you only have to take your knickers off then.

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