Post Menopausal Bleeding

Hi

I have experience Post Menopausal bleeding for the first time, saw doctor on Tuesday and I've got an appointment with Gynaecology on Monday.  Having now googled I have gone into full panic mode, I have been experiencing hip pain and back pain but just put that down to weight and poor fitness.  I am on HRT would this be the cause?  Can anyone tell me what to expect at my Gynae appointment on Monday.  

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  • Hi there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about the symptoms you have and appreciate what a worrying time this can be.

    Until you have seen the gynaecologist and had some tests done no one can say what this is being caused by but there are other reasons than just cancer.

    Easier said than done but try not to over think the situation until you have all the facts. At your appointment the gynaecologist is likely to ask you some questions about your general health and symptoms. They may also examine you and then decide what other test they wish to do, this usually involves a vaginal or abdominal ultrasound to inspect the female organs and some blood tests. Depending on the results and what is or isn't seen you may need further investigations after that.

    I hope this is helpful but do get back if you have further questions or give one of us nurses a call on 0808 800 400 on weekdays if you prefer.

    All the best

    Naomi

  • Just got back from appointment, 10 mins going through history then a 5-10 min scan.  Results so far are that my uterus looks normal and so do both my ovaries,

    I have what looks like one fibroid and 8mm thicken of my womb.  I've being booked in for a hysteroscopy under local. 

    Wait time for appointment approx 2 weeks.  It is assumed the fibroid is causing the bleed. 

    I have also been asked to take two utrogestan tablets instead of one for now and continue with my Oestrogel.

  • Hi, did you have a lot of bleeding and for how long? i am in same situation heading to hospital today for biopsy.

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