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Hi I had a post menopausal bleed a few weeks back. Got in touch with my GP straight away. I had an ultra sound last Tuesday when the radiographer told me that there was a slight thickening of the uterine lining and not to worry. Today I received a phone call from the hospital telling me that the lining should be 4ml but that mine is 13+ and I need further tests. I am single and have never had children. I’m terrified of the tests and even more terrified of what they may uncover. All my friends and family are telling me that the hysteroscopy is horrendous plus I’m obviously terrified of cancer. I’m sorry for writing this but just feel as though my life is in free fall. Just need to get it out there. Any words of comfort…genuine comfort, would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry. I know everyone on here is going through a lot.

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  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you have these worries about some postmenopausal bleeding and thick womb lining.

    As you will read, there are many reasons for this, not just womb cancer, which is generally rare. Endometrial hyperplasia is one of the most common, so do read about this too.

    Everyone is very different when having procedures. Some women find hysteroscopies uncomfortable, but other women might describe them differently. Like cervical screening, everyone has a different experience. It is difficult to say how you will be, but maybe taking some painkillers an hour before your procedure might help.

    At the moment, it is hard to offer words of comfort when no one knows what might be happening for you and why. But I can offer reassurance that there are many reasons for these symptoms, so a cancer diagnosis is not necessarily the cause.

    Take care, and if you would like to talk to the nurses on 0808 800 4040, lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you have these worries about some postmenopausal bleeding and thick womb lining.

    As you will read, there are many reasons for this, not just womb cancer, which is generally rare. Endometrial hyperplasia is one of the most common, so do read about this too.

    Everyone is very different when having procedures. Some women find hysteroscopies uncomfortable, but other women might describe them differently. Like cervical screening, everyone has a different experience. It is difficult to say how you will be, but maybe taking some painkillers an hour before your procedure might help.

    At the moment, it is hard to offer words of comfort when no one knows what might be happening for you and why. But I can offer reassurance that there are many reasons for these symptoms, so a cancer diagnosis is not necessarily the cause.

    Take care, and if you would like to talk to the nurses on 0808 800 4040, lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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