hi doctor im 41 yrs old , i have always had regular normal periods , 5 months ago i had a really heavy clotting period for 5 days , the month later the same again , and for the last 3 months ive had no period at all but really painful cramps sore breast and bloating and pelic pain , i also have shooting pains every now and again in my left ovary and my pelic pain is in left side i have been having dark black spotting for 6-8 wks constantly every day ive just had blood tests done and awaiting the results , ive also been booked to have a scan done but could be waiting months on the nhs for a appointment my pain is getting worse each day and im now getting very worried that something seriously wrong thanx for your reply nicky