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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  • Please go to the doctors. I had a post menopause bleed after 11 months I have pre cancerous cells. My bleed was bright red and for 5 days. Be brave and come on here or ring the nurses I did. The waiting for results is the worst. Please do not be alone. We are all here for you xxxx

  • Dollysocks , I hope that you have  got a treatment plan and are getting well looked after . 

  • Just to reassure you Cat-Cat the letter I received also referred to ‘a procedure’ and although my GP failed to find my cervix, the consultant went in with a smaller speculum and found it straight away with no pain at all.  When I was googling my symptoms, I did note that they seem to think a paracetamol tablet 1hr before treatment (including a biopsy) was adequate!

    Also, my consultant was very adamant that there were alternative pain management options/procedures if I was in too much pain or discomfort.

    Considering how stressful the waiting around for appointments and results is, I completely agree with calling them tomorrow to clarify your situation.  More delay would be horrid for you xxx

  • Hi Cat-cat. Have now ventured to family the travelling made me so tired I also went shopping yesterday and I feel Im bionic, but realise I am doing too much. Just had a 2.5 hour sleep!! Wounds healing well.... Im just not patient in regards to other things!!!

    Again waiting for appointments I feel your pain. It will be 2 weeks Wednesday since my op im counting down to the pathology report!!! Fingers crossed xxxx

  • Mabelle another procedure for you!!! I had a B12 booked, but cancelled due to the heat. I hope you are ok? Yes weather is cooling, but Im like Michael Fish on weather watch. If you remember Michael Fish that is lol xxxx

  • I do remember Michael Fish, especially his announcement that there wouldn’t be a hurricane just before a huge storm hit us!

    Goodness that is a massive undertaking just after your op, regardless of the heat.  Although you’ve certainly put my withering to shame - I had a 3 hr plus snooze after a piffy tooth extraction!  Hopefully you’ll be able to rest up a bit after your adventure.

    I’m thinking of you and Cat-Cat - I know the waiting is so stressful xxx

  • Good morning Cat-Cat sending much love to you today - hope your appointment goes well.  Will be thinking of you xx

  • Cat-Cat. Hope it all goes well for you. Sorry you're having to go through it all. Take care x

  • Thanks Maebelle . Have been kept busy the last week , so that has been good . I did phone the hospital and they said I didn’t need anyone with me and they would  stop if it was too painful . 
    I wasn’t overly concerned about the stopping bit , but am about if they can’t do the hysteroscopy at that time and I go back to waiting for another appointment / further delays . The nurse I spoke to couldn’t really answer that bit . So I will just have to see . 

    how are you ? 

  • Thanks very much Dollysocks . I will update later . Appointment not until 3.30pm .

    How are you , have you been able to go out for walks ? Hope you had a lovely time with your family. Have you had any updates ? 
    xxx

  • Im ok Cat-cat, do go walking and do odd cleaning, but tbh it knackers me so have to pace myself. Went for my B12 this morning nurse said wounds healing. Telephone appointment tomorrow think its the nurse following up. Anxiety setting in again as waiting for the pathology report dreading the worst and cant help it. Been tearful another waiting game im afraid. Yes please update us. Good luck x

  • Dollysocks , you have had a big op , so of course you need to pace yourself and expect it to take time . I think it must be even more difficult  for you to not be thinking of it , when you are still in the recovery phase and have constant reminders .

    I was also a bit tearful last week too . As I get anxious by the waiting / not knowing . It is difficult .

    Keep us updated and I hope you get some positive news tomorrow xxx

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  • Dollysocks , you have had a big op , so of course you need to pace yourself and expect it to take time . I think it must be even more difficult  for you to not be thinking of it , when you are still in the recovery phase and have constant reminders .

    I was also a bit tearful last week too . As I get anxious by the waiting / not knowing . It is difficult .

    Keep us updated and I hope you get some positive news tomorrow xxx

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