Bleeding post menopause

Hi I am 58 years old and post menopause. I started bleeding couple of days ago for first time in 3 years since stopping the mini pill. My GP has referred me to gynecologist and have had bloods done. The results are all fine and the C125 level was 26. I looked online and it says that under 35 means 99% chance no cancer. But I'm still so scared it's not right. Just asking if anyone else been through same thing. 

My gynecologist app is just over a week away the not knowing for sure if messing with my anxiety. 

Any advice greatly appreciated x

Debs

  • I am writing this from a hospital bed. I had post menopausal bleeding too and was referred for a d&c, which was done just a few hours ago. All went well but my endometrial lining is thicker than it should be. I have lots of risk factors, I’m overweight, started my periods early, had heavy bleeding at the end… I need to stop going on Google as I am terrified. Results will come through at the end of the week, trying to stay strong but dreading the worst. My mum doesn’t know anything yet, how can I possibly tell her? 

  • Aw Ainberlin it's so hard not to worry. I'm waiting on results too. My lining was thicker and like you I'm overweight. I think the not knowing is worse once you get results you'll feel better even if not good news. I think you'll cope whatever the outcome just like I will too. You need to talk to your mum. She would want to know how you are feeling and be there for you. 

    I wanted my mum but unfortunately lost her 14 years ago. Do you have anyone who can support you. Don't google anymore you'll end up with everything. You'll convince yourself it's worse case scenario. You don't know results yet so as hard as it is try not to worry. 

    I know that's easier said than done. I'm same trying not to worry and just see what happens. But every day I wake up just waiting that letter.

    Please let me knowypu get on..

    Xxxxxxx

  • Thank you, Debbie, your words mean a lot. I don’t live in the same country as my mum, my partner and I are a 2 hour flight away. I will tel her, obviously, but she’s not great in a crisis and I don’t want her to worry too much. 
    It’s a big week for both of us. Good luck xx

  • Oh that's a shame you live far from your mum yes I see now why you haven't told her yet. Maybe in this case only tell her if you need to. I would probably wait then and if results come back all OK which sure they will then you can just tell her you had a scare. 

    I am going away next Sat for 2 weeks but will still have access to emails so let me know how you are. Good luck I'll be thinking of you. X