Going to OBGYN for abnormal bleeding and clotting

I’m going in for a full exam. So much cramping and bleeding these 3 months. Scared but my boyfriend is proud of me for making the appointment.

I’ve totally been in your shoes. I used to experience the same thing 11 years ago. Doctors used to just tell me it was because I was fat and that losing weight will help the bleeding. It doesn’t. If they try to blame your weight, ask for an ultrasound. Don’t let medical students practice doing ultrasounds on you because they will likely do the wrong kind of ultrasound and they won’t be able to properly see your uterus, which also delayed me in getting proper care. I didn’t know to ask for an ultrasound at the time, and it took 4 years and a trip to the emergency room needing a blood transfusion since my hemoglobin was so low. It turned out I had polyps, then I had surgery to get the polyps removed twice, and now I have a hormonal IUD. And it was a huge improvement to my quality of life.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hoping your case isn’t as complicated as mine.

Good luck to you, Avest9771, and any other female who has to go through this. I am sure it is not fun. Hopefully you get the answers you need to get a proper diagnosis and get the treatment you need to feel better and get back the quality of life you deserve.

And to those who come forward and tell their experiences I give you Kudos. Your encouragement to others is so valuable.

I'm sorry you're having these problems at such a young age. I hope that you get the medical care that you need.

My 62 YO sister had been going to GYN several months for bleeding--way menopause. Finally found tumor. Had laparoscopic hysterectomy in January. Small 2 CM tumor cancer