Hi everyone.
I’m 26 and I’ve been having quite painful sex for a while now; and 9 times out of 10 I bleed during too. My partners have been lovely whenever this has happened but I can’t help feeling embarrassed.
I was due to see a gynaecologist as I had really painful and heavy periods but this was delayed due to COVID; and when I did phone to enquire; the receptionist said “we have been in a pandemic you know”.
The last time I had painful sex was yesterday and again I bled. I came home and Googled it (I know BIG MISTAKE) and was horrified by what I saw. I discussed it with my Mum tonight and she’s advised I see my GP ASAP.
My Nan (Mum’s Mum) died of cervical cancer but I did have my smear last year before I turned 25.
I’m going to go to the doctors on Monday as I’m in London tomorrow but I just need to vent to someone!
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