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. 

  • Hi Sky I only hope that you get some positive news soon. I understand your concerns if you still have ongoing symptoms but our minds can tend to make us think the worst. I know mine does since going through menopause my anxiety has ramped up especially health anxiety! Sorry to hear that you’re not able to share your concerns with your hubby right now but can understand why particularly as he’s only just coming to terms with the loss of his mum thinking of you x

  • Sorry to hear that you’re having a difficult time Minnie and your husband being diagnosed with Cancer must be extremely difficult. I only hope that your scans go well and everything turns out well. The waiting is dreadful only wish we got results straightaway all the best x

  • 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 FaithHope, doctor said that although ultra sound came back abnormal they were not concerned as it just picked up small fibroids. They have decided to “wait and see” and won’t need any further action now unless I get another bleed, how’s everything with you? X 
  • 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 Faith, results were abnormal but ok however they decided to do an ultra sound of my bladder due to frequent urinating and bloating. My dad had bladder cancer a few years ago so I guess they are extra cautious due to family history. I have had that done today so waiting on that now. I never normally go doctors and now feel like I’m having a mot. Are you waiting on results still? X 

  • 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. 
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    • 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. 
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