Post Menopausal Bleeding

I am 65 and had an early menopause at about 45. I have had 3 episodes of some post menopausal bleeding over the last 2 months. It’s been very light, and just been a one off thing each time. I have a cervical smear test booked for the week after next . I’m wondering if I should chat to my GP before that though? Also I feel bloated, but I’m not sure if that’s just psychological! 

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  • Well had a mare of a morning. I only slept in for my pre op assessment this morning. I went anyway thinking I would rebook if possible but bless them they let me have my pre op assessment anyway. Now I just have to wait u til next Tuesday for my hysteroscopy. I find myself being fine for a little while then the anxiety piles in along with all the what if’s. Good luck to everyone who has their hysteroscopies this week. I’ll be thinking of you xx

  • Thank goodness they fitted you in. What a relief. I know what you mean about being fine and then not. I started to listen to a podcast about how to tell children someone has cancer and it properly set me off. I’m really worried they notice I’m bleeding. They know I’ve been stopped since my youngest was born 12 years ago so it would raise questions. I want to wait til I know for certain what I’m telling them and what they means for our plans over the school holidays. Sending lots of luck to everyone having tests and waiting for results. xx

  • Hi Gran21, I hope you are getting support. Sounds like you have been experiencing similar issues to me.  Change of HRT is the hypothesis for me from each Dr I talk to.  You can see my thread somewhere.  But my thoughts are 'all over the shop'.  But as a lot of people say on here, there's many explanations, many options. This is what I'm trying to focus on.  Not Dr Googles treacherous generalisations!  To repeat, many explanations, many options.  Take one day at a time, what's in front of you right now...its OK to feel wobbly Xx

  • Hi, have read your other post , similar to my story but my HRT changed December last year and bleeding on and off since January.Hope your scan goes okay.Google is both friend and foe .Also I am a nurse which doesn't help . My family are very supportive and trying to keep positive .

  • Thanks for your reply and kind words.  I am a physio, so like you, it sometimes doesn't help having our knowledge.  However, I've heard and read alot of positive journeys...we just need to see beyond the mess ourmind can create.  Be realistic, and try and be 1/2 step ahead to consider some potential positive action.  There are answers we just need to keep trying.  My husband is very supportive and patient when I'm feeling defeated...anyway, look after yourself, I send you my best wishes.

  • Agree and thanks, just need to see what happens, after all could be nothing to worry about and if it is cancer then not a lot we can change and will deal with it as best we can .I think for me , it's the not knowing and the waiting, especially when I see how quickly some are being seen here, different Health authorities , I guess . Keep positive , we all got this !

  • I’m just out of my hysteroscopy which was fine as I took gas and air before and during so was nicely zoned out thank goodness. I also took paracetamol and ibuprofen about 30 mins before my appointment. The doctor told me that she could see no sign of cancer. The sample still has to be sent off and tested but she wasn’t concerned at all she said. I’m hugely relieved.  Thanks all for the reassurance along the way and support. Keeping my fingers firmly crossed for those still waiting tests or treatment. xx

  • That’s an awesome outcome Rosetree. I’m thrilled for you :)

  • You must feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders.  The body does strange things.  Great news for you.  Take care Xx

  • I had mine today too I’ve also been told that there was no sign of cancer. I didn’t have gas and air as it makes me feel so sick so I had local anaesthetic. I only went to my gp last Thursday so in a week I’ve had scans and a Hysteroscopy! Just goes to show that a lot of these tests are just precautionary so that should give others some hope x 

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