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Post Menopausal Bleeding

Maebelle2014

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.

  • Offline in reply to Maebelle2014

    Hi Maebelle , 

     I and others  that I know who have  used the oestrogen cream / gel have had absolutely no side effects . You don’t use it continually but have a break .

    The NHS website says it is common to have no side effects or minor ones . 

    You should of course discuss any specific concerns you have with those that presided it to you . They will have done so with full details of your medical history . I hope you get it sorted . Xxx

  • in reply to Cat-Cat

    Thank you Cat-Cat and apologies for the radio silence - I had a wisdom tooth extracted on Thursday and I think the combination of that, feeling stressed and the heat made me wither a bit!

    I’m in awe of Dollysocks’ strength - a major op in this heat and still going strong.

    I have been thinking of you both and hope you are okay? xx

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