Post Menopausal Bleeding

Hi

Last night (Friday) I had some light brown discharge.  There is also slightly brighter brown/red when I insert my finger into my vagina (apologies if TMI!) but no further discharge as yet.  I’m 55 years old and it’s been over 3 years since my last period.  I’m terrified it’s cancer.  I spoke to the 111 service and she recommended I get a BV test kit, which indicated trichomoniasis which as I’ve not been sexually active suggests it’s not the most accurate result.  I will phone my GP on Monday but I’m already seeing a psychologist for health anxiety so this is my nightmare come true.

I live on my own, I don’t have anyone I can talk to (friends were never really my thing!) and my family have passed away over the last few years so I’m very isolated.  I just thought it might be helpful to reach out via this forum for connection.

Thank you for reading this.

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  • Thank you Cat-Cat - I was intending to go for a walk but I really struggle in hot weather so wimped out!  I’ve been doing a spot of housework and reading and I’m now going to settle down with a Joan Hickson Miss Marple.  My attention span is shocking at the moment so I can’t follow anything too complicated and I find these very soothing.  I’ve also tried to stay away from social media as their algorithms play havoc on my health anxiety.  I hope you have been able to distract yourself and have a good weekend? xx

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