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Hi, Ii had a late period, im normally only on for 2 days, it's been like that for at least 3 years, last month I was late and just put it down to possibly the start of menapause? (My partners had the snip so im not pregnant), im 47...anyway, I started bleeding, I proceeded to bleed for the following two wks, not heavy, just blood on the tissue when I wipe. Been having terrible stomach cramps, back ache. Im not losing any discharge and no foul smells, but every time I have sex there's quite a bit of blood :( I've had some swabs done, my doctor has booked me in for a routine scan which means I'm not going to get seen for at least 12 wks due to a back log, I'm not sure I can cope for 12 wks? My mind is doing overtime already! I'm having a blood test done tomorrow, would that show anything? Do I need to push for the scan to be sooner? Sorry if I sound dramatic?

  • Hi OP

    First of all so sorry you're having to go through this stress. Its sh*t, scary and lonely - but you're really not alone in this <3

    So I lost my period a while back and had some similar symptoms - I've gone in for the bloods and now they've booked me for an MRI.

    The doc was pretty straight up and says she thinks it's a pituitary tumour. Crazy and overwhelming to think I have a brain tumour but we move.

    Good thing about PTs are that they are mostly benign and really slow growing, in some cases they just monitor them. My doc suggested that based on my symptoms I'd have it removed. More info on treatment here  - www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../pituitary-tumours

    So disclaimer -  I am not saying this is what you have, I'm just saying it feels quite familiar and if so it's not fatal or life changing. Just one of those things that gonna knock you on your *** for a little bit. 

    If you're losing sleep or not being able to cope then I'd suggest reaching out to your GP and just let them know how it's affecting you mentally. Either she'll give you some more information and support or maybe they'll move your appointment up? I don't know the exact course of action here but I'd speak to someone about it to put your mind at rest.

    So again I'm not saying you have a tumour or anything of the like, but I thought it might be helpful to share my story and my timeline. I'd also say definitely get some mental health support - don't punish yourself with overthinking. Friends, family, therapist, pets. Be kind to yourself.

    Wishing you all the healing vibes, big big hugs.