Hey yall!
I’m 30 years old and have had a regular menstrual cycle for about as long as I’ve had my period. My cycle has reliably been 26 days, and my period has lasted 5ish. I haven’t been on BC for the last 9 years, nor have I gained a bunch of weight or lost weight, but my cycle has been concerning me recently.
The last four or so months I’ve experienced spotting during ovulation, usually triggered by intercourse. It’ll last 2-3 days, but then I start spotting again a few days before my period. It’s all light and brown, but this has literally never happened before. I’ve also noticed my body composition changing. I haven’t gained more than maybe 5lbs but my booty and thighs are much thicker than before and my breasts have gotten larger too. I’m getting more acne and my PMS has worsened. I know I don’t have an STD, and I have a gyn appointment scheduled for the next three weeks, but I’m still nervous.
I feel like I’m too young to be going through perimenopause but I do have a history of ovarian cysts so I’m not sure what’s happening. I’m not looking for medical advice, but I am curious if anyone has had a similar experience.
Thank you!
TL;DR: Over the last four months I’ve started spotting during ovulation and PMS. It lasts a couple days each, and is brown, but it’s never happened before. Anyone have experience with this?