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Post menopausal bleeding at age 68

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I started bleeding 3 days ago while on holiday. Also period like cramps. I'm 68 and not had a period for over 15 years. Couldn't stop worrying about it and google doesn't help! It could be serious so booked a flight home rather than stay there an extra week. Saw the GP urgently this morning and I've been put on the two week cancer pathway to eliminate endometrial cancer. No idea how I'll get through two weeks I'm so worried. Can anyone who's been through this offer any words of encouragement? How long do you usually wait? What can I expect?. It may not be cancer but that's at the forefront of my mind.

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    Hi DLm, 

    I had a similar episode in 2019 post menopausal so 2ww, saw a gynaecologist and same appointment had a transvaginal scan which also had a good look at the ovaries, I my case there was nothing sinister and it was put down to a ruptured blood vessel. Thankfully it didn't happen again. But i think you should expect a gynae consultation and a TV scan

    I hope all goes well and you dont have to wait too long for your appointment

    best wishes

    HM

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    Hi DLm, 

    I had a similar episode in 2019 post menopausal so 2ww, saw a gynaecologist and same appointment had a transvaginal scan which also had a good look at the ovaries, I my case there was nothing sinister and it was put down to a ruptured blood vessel. Thankfully it didn't happen again. But i think you should expect a gynae consultation and a TV scan

    I hope all goes well and you dont have to wait too long for your appointment

    best wishes

    HM

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