Post Menopausal Bleeding

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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 . 

  • 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

  • Thanks Cat-Cat. Im trying to focus on other things...  I really want a week away in a cottage to chill out in the middle of nowhere. Its been a rollercoaster. Fingers crossed for this afternoon. Xxxx

  • Hope you get your chance soon  Dollysocks to have a week to chill . 

    I have this next week , cottage , rural but with my  3 teenagers in tow - not much chill unfortunately . I will have my best friend staying for a few days , so not all bad .

    Had my hospital appointment . I didn’t need a hysteroscopy. Had an internal scan and a biopsy . My lining measured 7.3mm . The nurse said that  she couldn’t see anything of concern . That at that thickness it could still be down to hrt . It will be about 4 weeks before I get my biopsy results and cancer can be ruled out completely . 

  • I’m so sorry Dollysocks that you’re going through this - the uncertainty must be awful for you.  Do you have an idea of when the results should be back?  I really hope your conversation with the nurse tomorrow can provide some answers (or is it just a routine check in with you?).  Keep that cottage in sight for when all this is over and your body is healed xx

  • So pleased that you didn’t need a hysteroscopy and that the biopsy went ahead - I hope it wasn’t too painful.  The nurse feedback is very positive, which is really good and I hope has managed to calm your nerves a bit - I’ve never taken systematic HRT (I’ve bottled out of taking the estrogen cream for the time being as the list of side effects terrified me!) but I read that it can cause womb thickness so sounds like a likely suspect.  I really hope you manage to have a lovely break next week and have some well deserved rest (despite the teenagers!) xx

  • Lovely distraction Cat-cat. It sounds positive your appointment HRT does cause thickening of the lining doesn't it? From my various researching lol. Bit tired today over done it so will chill tomorrow. Once I get my results im going away. Have a chill out now Cat-cat nothing you can do until the results... X

  • Maebelle no idea of results. Will ask the nurse tomorrow. I think its a follow up as the enhanced nurses you have on call after surgery are for 2 weeks. Im getting there and really appreciate yours and Cat-cat's support even though we've never met its very comforting thank you x

  • Good news.... No cancer no further treatments cant really believe it!!!! Gynecologist told me to go out and celebrate xxxx

  • Good news no cancer no further treatments. Discharged!!!! Dis belief what a rollercoaster since 22nd April. X

  • Oh my Dollysocks that is such fantastic news - I am so, so pleased for you.  Wonderful news.  Definitely book that cottage holiday and celebrate this brilliant news. What a relief xxxxxxx

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