I need some help (super TMI, girly bits related)

TheVirgoddess
TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
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So just a warning - this is TMI and it's probably gross. It's a girly issue that yes, I did google,, but I'm more interested in first hand experience with it. So hopefully I don't get any "do you even uterus" comments.

I'm on the pill and my periods are clockwork, until this month.

On day 14 of my cycle, I started cramping and spotting pretty bad. It's continued now for a few days - but it's mostly old blood mixed in with a bit of bright red here and there.

I thought it was just breakthrough bleeding, but the cramps are so totally bad that I can hardly stand (when they hit - they aren't constant, it's like mild cramping for a day then boom - on my knees).

Is it possible that I'm dealing with a ruptured ovarian cyst? I've had several small ones in the past, but they didn't feel like this (pain wise, and there was no blood). And if so - is it doctor worthy?

Sorry (a little) for the over-share.

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  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Sounds worth an OB trip to me.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    I would at least call your OBGYN's office. You should be able to at least speak with a nurse/ nurse practitioner at the office.
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Yes, it's doctor-worthy! Go!
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    Thanks so much guys! It only just now occurred to me that there might be something else going on. Will call tomorrow am!
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
    Okay, my experience with questions like these is this:

    With most normal-minded, rational people, if it's enough to make you wonder "should I mention this to my doctor?" -- the answer is usually yes.

    This, to me, would warrant a call at least to my GP.

    ETA: Good for you OP. :)
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    "do you even uterus?" oh my god that is great. i'm in tears here, seriously. i'll have to remember that one.
  • 365andstillalive
    365andstillalive Posts: 663 Member
    It actually does kind of sound like a ruptured cyst to me (a couple of mine I ended up doubled over for a day or two, or for the worst one, hospitalized). But cysts actually aren't very common when you're taking birth control, that's actually considered one of the most effective treatments for preventing them from forming.

    Anytime something unnatural happens to your body, especially if there's pain involved, it typically warrants at least a call to the doctors office, if not an actual appointment.

    Better safe than sorry, right?

    Good luck and I hope it's nothing serious!
  • La5Vega5Girl
    La5Vega5Girl Posts: 709 Member
    yes, def call :smile:
    keep us posted
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    "do you even uterus?" oh my god that is great. i'm in tears here, seriously. i'll have to remember that one.

    :wink:

    And thanks guys. It sounds dumb that it took me four days to realize something else might be up. I promise I'm usually more self aware than this. And yes, it is better to be safe! :heart:
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    keep us posted

    no
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    keep us posted

    no

    No? Too bad, I was totally going to be live posting from the exam table. :wink:
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    keep us posted

    no

    No? Too bad, I was totally going to be live posting from the exam table. :wink:
    Do it! In fact, send Chief Rocka PMs from the table.:drinker:
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    keep us posted

    no

    No? Too bad, I was totally going to be live posting from the exam table. :wink:
    Do it! In fact, send Chief Rocka PMs from the table.:drinker:

    hit me on snapchat
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    keep us posted

    no

    No? Too bad, I was totally going to be live posting from the exam table. :wink:

    Haha, I like you. :flowerforyou: Also, yes, I would say OB-worthy.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    keep us posted

    no

    No? Too bad, I was totally going to be live posting from the exam table. :wink:
    Do it! In fact, send Chief Rocka PMs from the table.:drinker:

    hit me on snapchat

    oh hey, i'm on snap chat too!!!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    keep us posted

    no

    No? Too bad, I was totally going to be live posting from the exam table. :wink:

    Is that like twitter only with an a instead of an i? That could be.... interesting.... :blushing: :laugh:
  • ActuarialChef
    ActuarialChef Posts: 1,413 Member
    Ahh I usually don't read these topics but I'm glad I did. Almost same thing happened to me on day 4 of my new pack. Weird spotting for 5 days along with wave-like cramps every few hours. I've been on the pill for ~10 years so I guess it isn't breakthrough bleeding because doesn't that only happen in the first few months of a new type of pill?

    I didn't really think anything of it, especially since it stopped on Sunday, but maybe I should be calling my OB/GYN too... thanks for speaking up about your issue & hope yours isn't something bad!
  • sweetcurlz67
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    Bahahahahaha!!! thank GAWD i don't have snapchat!!!

    OP... i'm no help, mine are soooo screwed up & my OB knows it & is not concerned - normal for me. check w/your doc.
  • jlapey
    jlapey Posts: 1,850 Member
    Anything you can't explain that hurts is worth a doctor visit
    Anything that has you on your knees in pain is worth a doctor visit. (for peace of mind if nothing else)

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