Are Irregular Spotting And Stomach Cramps Symptoms Of Menopause?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jun 2016

Question: Hi I had unprotected sex on 26th XXXXXXX and took an emergency contraceptive pill right after my period was over. In April, I had a bit of spotting after 12 days of consuming contraceptive pill. I again had full period on 23rd April, I went for Pap Smear on 7th May and I had spotting immediately. Again I was spotting on 11th May (yesterday). Today I am having stomach cramps like my period is going to start. I am not sure what this is. I am 40 years old and I had my first period when I was ten. Is this a menopausal syndrome? Or is it bigger than that like a cervical cancer or something else. I am worried. Please advise. My Pap smear results is yet to come.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pap smear report

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Irregular spotting or bleeding can be due to pregnancy, cervical erosion, cervical premalignant lesions, or cervical cancer.
I suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test done.
If it is negative, then you should wait for the pap smear report and further management should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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