[Momof3boyz]

I am new here so let me start off by saying hello. Hope everyone is well
I'm worried and decided I need to see a doctor. Since it's Sunday I can't call until tomorrow so I'm posting here in hopes of getting some piece of mind.
I am 39 years old, my periods have been so regular it was wonderful. I knew exactly when it would come and how long it would last, never too heavy no cramps. This time something is off. I did have unprotected sex with my long time boyfriend (15 years) 4 days before my period started. We have been thinking about 1 more child. My period came like it was supposed to, stopped like it was supposed to. 4 days later I noticed some brown blood. It was quite a bit but never in my underwear. Just when I use the bathroom. It is sometimes red but mostly brown. This has been going on and off for 9 days. I had some slight cramping yesterday. I thought about cervical cancer, my last pap was a year ago in Sept and it was normal. Or could I maybe be going through the early stages of menopause? Anyone have any thoughts? Thank you in advance!

[Motorguy]

Well with menopause you be having hot flash as well Momo. I believe your body is changing the older you get so maybe making a with your obgyn and discuss your issue with them. But if your paps where clear a year ago I wouldn't think to worry about a tumor. But do make that appointment and get check out Momo so your mind is put rest with this issue. But I want to welcome you too WH as well you will chat with some great people on this site enjoy and good day.

[kira]

There are so many more common reasons for brown blood than cancer on a person who has had pap smears regularly. Sometimes random things effect the body. Emotional changes can even alter periods. 9 days is a little long though so you might want to discuss it with a doctor.

[Momof3boyz]

I have an appointment with my OBGyn Tuesday. Today my bleeding increased to like a normal period and I had to break out the pads. It feels just like my period. I should also mention I have stage 3 kidney disease and started having some kidney pains. So I'm hoping this is just something hormonal. I will keep in touch. Thank you so much for your replies. I'm very scared.