Hello Luc50,

I'm in a similar boat.  I am 52.  Hadn't had a period for 18 months, then had bleeding.  Went for an ultrasound and also had a hysteroscopy at the same appointment.  The ultrasound detected the thickness of my uterine lining was at 8mm.  The hysteroscopy showed fibroids.  They took a biopsy and I was told I would get the results in 1-2 weeks time.  It's 2 weeks today and after ringing I was told they have a backlog of typing and so no letter has gone out and they can't give me any information as yet.  My bleeding stopped just under a week ago so I'm pleased about that but the waiting game is tough.  Without having the bleeding, I have been able to forget about things a bit but on the whole have had a pretty rubbish few first weeks with dark thoughts and lots of crying.  I'm now trying to carry on with a positive attitude as there's not much I can do until I get some results.  It is very worrying but in the meantime I keep trying to keep myself informed so that when I get to talk to someone medical, I will at least understand what they're talking about.  I have also started to eat better and tried to lose weight - have lost half a stone in the last two weeks - as I understand that oestrogen excess can be caused by being overweight.  Have you had a hysteroscopy?  Not a pleasant experience!  If you haven't yet, and you have to have one, I only read after having had mine that it helps to take a couple of paracetemol before you have it!  And make sure you have someone who can drive you home afterwards!  I'm presuming that if my biopsy shows that it's got abnormal cells, then I'll be heading for a hysterectomy but if they're not abnormal, it'll be hormone treatment first.  Seems like you've had a different suggestion as to what happens next with your treatment but I would have thought they'd have to see the results of your biopsy before recommending a hysterectomy.  Or maybe they mean a hysteroscopy (the camera) first rather than a hysterectomy?  Anyway, I wish you all the best and to hear from you again.:)

Ho ladies.

I've been down this route and believe me the waiting is by far the worst. Once you know what you’re dealing with, whatever that is, it is much easier. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in April 2018, had a hysterectomy, further surgery for removal of lymph nodes and three sessions of internal radiotherapy. I got my all clear in April of this year and am on regular checks now. 

Just to say if you have  any questions now or in the future just ask and I’ll be happy to answer them based on my experience.

Sending a virtual squeeze from my hand to yours.

Sundial

Hi, thank you for posting this message. I'm 55 and not had a period for over 2 years. Started bleeding last Tuesday and has been heavy for 6 days now. Called GP on Friday and she said it's treated as a red flag so should get appointment for tests within 2 weeks. I'm due to go away this Wednesday (birthday surprise with my daughters) and booked a cottage for a week from 1st August. So unless I get an appointment today or tomorrow it won't be until after the 2 weeks. I'm trying not to panic about possible outcomes but it's very scary and I don't want to worry my daughters. 

Had the scan, and lining is normal, if a little scarred by c-sections. Still got small fibroids. Doctor couldn't confirm what had caused the bleed, nor could he say it was a period. No evidence of cancer, so discharged but it if happens again, then I'll be fast tracked for a biopsy to double check. Relieved if a little confused since I thought I was well done with periods!

I didn't tell my daughters (11 and 15). I'm convinced being in lockdown with them all day for over 3 months has triggered a return of my periods.

I hope everything goes okay. It's very hard not to worry, but the consultant reassured me most cases aren't due to cancer. 

Hi Jan64,

There are lots of possibilities for the bleeding, including very late period and "just don't know". Cancer is probably the least likely.  You've done the right thing by checking with the doctor, since even if it is potential cancer you will catch it early. So I hope you can enjoy your break. Maybe you can call the hospital to push for an appointment before you leave? (The hospital I went to was VERY quiet). Let us know how you get on!

That's great news Raej!

Gyno thought my bleeding was almost certainly a period (since the scan showed I ovulated). Plus I got another period 28 days later. The scan turned up all sorts of other stuff mind you, though none of it particularly worrying.

Now I'm back to hot flushes again, luckily the weather is keeping me cool.

Hi, thanks for your reply. It is helpful to share my worries with someone who understands.  My daughters are older, 20 and 22. I have told the eldest, but not what it could mean. The youngest has anxiety & depression so don't want to say anything to her unless I need to. We all went for a Covid test at a drive through facility today as we're in an area with a spike of cases and that was bad enough with her as she had a panic attack. I keep swaying between thinking it will be ok & it's just a very late final period and then thinking the worst. I lost my mum to breast cancer when she was 48 so she never got to be a grandmother and that doesn't help my feelings now. Glad your results came back ok X 

Hi Raej- I'm glad you got your results back and they're ok. I'm trying not to worry too much but it's difficult to try to forget about it and bad timing with it being my birthday this week and planning to go away so don't think I can get checked out until after 10th August. Thanks for replying to my message, it really helps to know there are others in this situation. 

Hi everyone.  I'm 54, two years plus since my last period and been bleeding this weekend.  Spoke to GP first thing today and she's referring me to the PMB clinic at the hospital.  Supposed to be working from home but been Googling like crazy instead (sure I'm not the only one!) and think I more or less know what to expect at my appointment but just not clear on what happens if the scan shows the lining is normal but detects polyps/fibroids..........do they then do the hysteroscopy or is that done solely if the lining is thickened? 

Hi.

My lining was normal. I have a few small fibroids but nothing that warrants treatment. The doctor proposed that if I bled again he would do an urgent hysteroscopy to double check. In the meantime, I'm discharged. I don't know what they do about polpys. I'm now convinced that being stuck at home in lockdown for 4 months with teenage, hormonal daughters woke up my periods. I'm not so worried now that I've had my scan... My mum had ovarian cancer so always happy to find out mine are okay.

Good luck with you appointment, I'm sure you'll be well looked after.

My lining was a little thick so now on hrt for 6 months.  If you have polyps I'm sure they would have seen them on the scan and told you.  Why not have a chat with your doctor, which I did today, to ease your mind. X

My lining was a little thick so now on hrt for 6 months.  If you have polyps I'm sure they would have seen them on the scan and told you.  Why not have a chat with your doctor, which I did today, to ease your mind. X