cramping and spotting on mini pill

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Hi anyone who reads this. I've got myself super worried but not sure what to do! Made particularly worse I suspect by the fact my mum currently has terminal cancer which has made my health worries go through the roof and the whole 'it'll never happen to me' thing has just been wiped away! 

I went from the normal contraceptive pill to the mini pill about 18 months ago. Had occassional light period or spotting until it settled and then it's been fine. Recently started with cramping which seems to come on for a couple days front and back, i spot for maybe half a day and then it stops and maybe a week or two weeks later it happens again. This is the third time this has happened now and i've got myself in a state about it. However I also suffer from vulvadynia so an internal exam would be impossible (not that the drs care or understand this). 

I just wondered if anyone knew whether this was normal or could be symptoms of cervical cancer? I will message my drs tomorrow though trying to get an appointment is like trying to flag down a whale! 

If anyone has any kind words or helpful advice i'd be glad to hear it. x

  • Hi , I see that you have not received a reply yet but lets look for some one to come along with first hand experience and as always you can post in our cancer specific groups.

    To help set your mind at rest you may want to call the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, emotional support or just a listening ear.

    You may also find our Nurse Team in the Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

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