Bleeding after menopause

Hi, I am 50 and had my last period 18 months. 2 weeks ago I started experiencing period symptoms, sore breasts, abdominal pain and then had bleeding for 5 days, it then stopped and nothing since. I’ve googled it and scared myself. I’m about to call the doctors now but admit I have been putting it off. I’ve also been experiencing symptoms of needing to pee frequently and bowel movements have been all over the place, constipated one day then on the loose side the next day and so on. 
I’m going to stop putting it off and will call the doctors after this message but can’t stop worrying. Had abnormal cells years ago when I was in my twenties and had to have a procedure to burn them away, something that I found really painful so I have a fear of having to have anything like that again. I do however have regular smears and my last one was only a few months ago and came back normal. I also got selected to have the lovely poo sample tested and posted. That was also normal. I think I will be fine and it’s nothing to worry about however fear is niggling at the back of my mind. Anyone else had similar issues? 

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  • Hi. I was on a 2 week gynae cancer pathway laat year. I have several lesions on my womb & a benign tumour on my right ovary, my CA 125 test was normal ( no ovarian cancer). A week ago symptoms returned pain unbearable & losing brown blood. Yesterday my GP put me back on the 2 week cancer gynae pathway again.

    Recently I've been constipated & peeing loads. Its just best to get it checked. If you have a niggly gut feeling, go with your instincts. Its proberly nothing but until you're checked you wont feel reassured.

    I wish you well x

  • Thanks Minnie, I have just rang the doctors and typically all the appointments for today have gone so they have booked me in for this coming Monday but at least I have made the appointment. Hope you are ok too and you are right, best to go with gut. 

  • Dont worry about receptionists, its your right to speak to the practice manager.

    But you do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Keep me updated & take care xx

  • Thanks Minnie, will do xx 

  • Hi Minnie, I had my internal ultrasound Tuesday evening and the NHs app now shows the below results. I’m hoping this is good news but they may want to do further checks. 
    How are you? 

    The A/V uterus measures 52x41x58mm and has heterogenous 

    texture.

    It contains multiple firboids.

    Largest measures 20mm at left lateral wall.

    Limited views of the endometrium due to uterus heterogenous

    texture, where seen it has thickness of 3.7mm.

    Both ovaries appears normal.

    No obvious adnexa mass or cysts identified .

    No fluid in POD.

    Few cystic areas noted in cervix.largest measures 15x10mm

    with internal echoes.No vascularity seen-?possible

    haemorrhage in nabothian cyst.

  • Hi Sky309 I completely relate I literally can’t stop stressing either. It’s been 7 weeks of worry so far and now awaiting scan results from urologist. If nothing found there then back to gynaecologist for further tests. Only hope you can get your tests interpreted in laymen’s terms by your GP on Monday. I know what a worrying time this is but hopefully you will get some answers soon sending positive vibes xx

  • Thanks Faithhope, hope you get your scan results soon, it’s the waiting that’s the worst, I’m so impatient. If they say no further action Monday then I’m still going to be worried as I’m still peeing constantly and have backache and stomach ache so somthing is causing it. I have come on here to let off steam as can’t really speak to the hubby about it. His mum died last year from pancreatic cancer, within 3 weeks of her diagnosis, he’s not properly grieved and doesn’t talk about it. He is worried about these tests more than me so I keep a positive vibe around him but secretly sit here googling. I just want to get to the bottom of the symptoms and some answers. 

    1. Hi. Sounds like a good result. I'm back on the 2 week pathway again having urgent scan hopefully next week. Period pains 24/7 the odd blood loss, but the pains worse than lastcyear. I already know I have a benign tumour on my right ovary & several womb lesions, with a thickening on one side of womb. I was on the watch & wait list, but got lost in the system. Then my hubby was diagnosed in March with cancer, so I put me on the back burner. But since May my pain level as heightened & I have a good pain threshold. So I now need to find out whats going or changed. Some yesr 2025 as been for us!!
    2. I hope you're ok & all your results are ok. Take care & keep in touch xx
  • Oh I’m so sorry to hear that, what a horrible year for you both, what a stressful time. I will hopefully find out more at my appointment Monday, I look so bloated and have been experiencing back and stomach pain so I’m hoping I can at least get some answers. I hope all goes well with you both and please keep me updated. Sending you hugs. 

  • Yep its been an awful year. The period pain into my legs back pelvic pain & my lower belly bloated. Very uncomfy now I must admit. Update us Monday about your results & hope alls ok. Big hugs & take care xx

  • Thanks, will do, yes completely understand, I have just been looking at myself in the mirror and I look 6 months pregnant from the bloating. Will Let you know how it goes. Xx

  • How did you get on with results? I've got 2 scans tomoz morn ( 1st Julyy) pelvic & TVP. 

    Hope all went ok for u x

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  • Hey, even though the results came back abnormal the doctor doesn’t seem that concerned with what was picked up on the near sound so they have decided to go with the “wait and see” approach, if I get any more bleeds then I will be booked for a Hysteroscopy. If not then no further action. So it’s good news unless I get another bleed. Does worry me that the ultra sound said Limited views of the endometrium due to uterus heterogenous but doctor was concerned with that. Hope your scans went ok today xx let me know how you got on. 

  • Hi ya good news & some relief. I go in morn to have my scans.

    Will let you know, take care xx

  • Hi Minnie, how did your scans go? I thought mine was done with but they decided to do an ultra sound of my bladder due to frequent urinating, bloating and stomach ache, not a water infection, been for that this morning. Usually I never go doctors now I feel like I’m having a thorough mot lol  

  • Hi. Had both scans & within 24 hrs text to contact GP. I go to gynae on 21st at 9am with a list of possible procedures inc biopsy. Which they tried before & tore my cervix, which led to infection. So if they need an internal biopsy, then I'm only having a GA as twice I went through hell whilst awake & it couldnt be done. Thats all I know so far. I pee loads now as well. 

    How are you doing? You say your tests abnormal but ok, what does that mean, something seen but not serious? X

    • That sounds really unpleasant, I hope you have a better time of it this time around. 
      my other ultrasound was abnormal but they didn’t seem concerned as it was just fibroids and small cysts. They have decided to do an ultra sound of my bladder however due to my other issues going on. Then to add to the joy I discovered blood yesterday in my stool so I had to call about that, I imagine that will be a camera now. Oh well at least they are checking everything. Really hope all your further tests go ok and you don’t have any issues this time.