Period concerns- Uterus lining or miscarraige

[Stars36]

I started my latest combination pill on the 5th of January- I decided to double up the packets so as not to have a period. However, I came on my period on the 3rd of Feb. The week prior to this I was suffering with what felt like acid reflux and extreme lightheadedness. My cramps have come and gone as normal during a period but on Friday night I began experiencing severe lower back pain- this subsided and I was left with discomfort throughout Saturday. During the early hours of this morning I was plagued with nightmares, woke up screaming and in tears. I went down to the bathroom and was bleeding a lot. When I wiped a few times I was then left with a small sack about the size of a walnut, it had ruptured but was not like the normal blood clots I get sometimes during my period.
I've always suffered with irregular bleeding but this time just seems different. Am I being overly paranoid or could this be something more than just an irregular period?

Many thanks,

Rachel

[Stars36]

Thanks for the advice. I am off to have blood tests today for another reason but shall mention the issue. I also have a dr appointment then and shall draw this to her attention.

Thanks again for the support.

Rachel

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
First of all it can be due to metrorrhagia which causes uterine bleeding at irregular intervals, particularly between the expected menstrual periods. Metrorrhagia can occur due to dysfunction uterine bleeding, hormonal imbalance, polyps, fibroids, endometriosis, infections of the cervix, vagina or endometrium, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian insufficiency, ovarian cysts or benign lesions of the female reproductive system.

In my opinion you need to get your pelvic examination done from your gynecologist along with investigations like complete blood count, thyroid function tests, PAP smear, hormonal levels, cervical swab and ultrasound uterus. Once is identified, treatment can be planned.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.