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

Hello Jan 64 , so glad you got through that ok though it sounds horrible ! Fingers crossed you get good results . Thanks also trixy56 for sharing your experience, it  shows that we can beat whatever is thrown at us .. we just have to be brave and face these things . X

Hi, glad to read you are doing well.

I'm 47, had horrendous lenses, then had abnormal cells on cervix, got checked every month and had a partial cervix removal for biopsy-everything was fine. Had reg lenses every 21 days for 3 days.then stopped bleeding over 18 months ago, hot flushes were drowning me so started get 5 months ago. Yesterday had bad pain, swelling in abdomen got up today to a period! Really??? Just waiting on gp phone consultation. 

Just wanted to thank you all for your frank no nonsense no drama posts here.they were exactly what I needed today.

Hi Marsbs

i hope everything goes well with your GP appointment. Let us know how you get on.

Sundial

Hi 
 

I'm 50 and have been 5 yrs into menopause and thought my periods were long behind me.  About 10 days ago I experienced very sore breasts, then the last three days had some abdominal cramping with some faint bleeding, feels like my periods used to.  I phoned my GP to book a Pap test and mentioned the bleeding, the GP phone back and arranged an appointment with the practice nurse the same day to see if there was anything obvious.  Apparently my cervix looked healthy (I'm taking that as a positive) but she said she could see where I was bleeding from and will refer e to the PMB clinic.  I am absolutely bricking myself in case they find anything sinister.  Everything I google indicates the worst and increases my fears.  Reading your posts has helped me calm down a bit.  I'm currently waiting for my referral letter.  

Hi Silver50

Sorry to hear that you are worred about your untoward symptoms. It is good that you are getting a referral because you will know more about what is going on and be able to deal with it better.  The waiting is very scary in my experience and  probably the hardest thing to cope with especially when you have no idea what is happening. Please don't  spend your time looking at dr Google.  He will always seem to tell you the worst, particularly as you are probably thinking that way already. There are positive things on the internet but your brain isn't registering them.  Try to keep yourself occupied as best you can. Difficult I know in these times but do try.

I hope everything goes well for you. Let me know how you get on.

Sundial

Thank you for your kind words. I will definitely let you know how I get on. 

Hi, Any bleeding what so ever I'd check with your GP.  Good luck x

Hi there, I went through similar just over a year ago, triggered by bleeding and going for a smear test.  It took a few months of tests and scans, but nothing sinister in the end.  It was so stressful to go through,  but it's a step forward isn't it  that they do check us out now for the slightest bleed post Meno and take it seriously, instead of telling us to run along ....  

So ..... I went for my scan today and I have a large polyp that is shadowing the rest of the uterus so this needs removing and being done on Thursday by hysteroscopy and then tested to see if it is cancerous or benign. Crossing fingers it's benign.  I also have a small cyst on my ovary which they were not concerned about. If there is any hint of cancer from the polyp then they will suggest a hysterectomy.  Thank you everyone for your support I feel more positive 

So ...... I had the hysteroscopy on Thursday and it was very uncomfortable despite loading up on pain relief however the good news it that there was no polyp that they had thought they had originally seen on the scan. The consultant said the endometrium looked ok and he could see no abnormalities. He was unable to state why I had some bleeding so it's unsure if I will have any more I guess I will just have to wait and see.  To say I am thankful is an understatement as I've had some very dark days. However I can now look forward rather than thinking what if. 
thankyou to everyone for your support at such a worrying  time. 
I wish all of you luck for anyone going through this worrying time and it's good that it is being checked out early. 

So ...... I had the hysteroscopy on Thursday and it was very uncomfortable despite loading up on pain relief however the good news it that there was no polyp that they had thought they had originally seen on the scan. The consultant said the endometrium looked ok and he could see no abnormalities. He was unable to state why I had some bleeding so it's unsure if I will have any more I guess I will just have to wait and see.  To say I am thankful is an understatement as I've had some very dark days. However I can now look forward rather than thinking what if. 
thankyou to everyone for your support at such a worrying  time. 
I wish all of you luck for anyone going through this worrying time and it's good that it is being checked out early. 

I'm so glad I've stumbled across this group. I'm going through exactly this now. I'm 55 post menopausal no period for 18 months then Sunday spotted blood as I wiped myself after a loo trip, thought what on earth! Thought i was past that, non of the usual period symptoms, in fact still several hot flushes daily, bleeding very light lasted no more than 24 hours. Googled it thinking its probably perfectly normal, then scared myself, telephone appointment with docs today, and she has referred me fast tracked, should wait no longer than 2 weeks, have to go tomorrow for blood tests at docs but not sure what they are for, and wait for hospital appointment. My doctor did say as it was quite early into post menopause 18 month since last period, she didn't think it was too cause for concern, but she had to refer me. Reading all your post has helped me a lot.

Hi there, I had similar. Nurse referred me as if you're post Meno and bleed they take it seriously now.  

The cause of my bleed was a small polyp but in the diagnosis they also found some cysts that had been growing a couple of years, so caught them before they got large.  I went through 2 week wait and panicked.  But better they check it out and give us a bit of a worry than ignore us like they used to Xxxx

Hi, this post is the same situation as I find myself in. All very strange. I'm not over worrying about it at the moment (maybe I should be)? I'm at the hospital on the 9th within 2 weeks of the symptoms and will take it from there. So many very smiler stories it good to know it's not unique and what the reality of the findings for each person are. X 

Hi, I have had heavy bleeding since mid December and waiting on hospital appointment next week for hysteroscopy, real bad pain in lower abdomen, telling family it will probably be nothing but am really worried, what if it's cancer?

Hi deborahp

I'm very much in the same situation, No periods for 16 months, then on sunday the floodgates opened, spoke to GP monday, had a scan booked in for tuesday, then phone call from gynaey constultant this morning, I have a cyst on my right ovary which I need blood tests for, but my lining is thick so will need a hyteroscopy with biopsywhich they are fast tracking.   I am all over the place, crying, thinking the worst,this page has helped to allay some fears, but I am not going to lie, I am frightened. 

Hi there.  Don't be frightened.  I've just come back from my appt, 6 month follow up.  I've got a small thickening of the womb so this time I've asked for the Mirena coil.  I'm 59 and went through the menopause years ago til last July.  They are fast tracking you and at worst it may mean a hysterectomy.  It'snature's way if saying there's a blip.  The hysteroscopy us painful whilst it's being done but po sin goes when it's done.  Chin up and hopefully all will be ok xx

Hi Vulcan

Thanks for replying, I am up one minute and down the next....spent a lot of time with Dr Google (!) but thankfully found this page/posts.  I think I am panicking at the speed of it, I literally started bleeding on Sunday, spoke to the doc Monday, scanning department were booking me in an hour later, then scan yesterday, the sonographer confirmed I have a large cyst on my right ovary, a fibroid on my cervix neck, but them mentioned my lining was thicker than it should be, told me to chase GP after 2 days, only to get a call from the consultant today saying I need bloods for the cyst and a hysteroscopy....I have suffered for years with hideous periods, infertlity, endimetriosis...you name it I've had it...thenthe menopause came, and I happily waved goodbye to periods, so when I got this one on Sunday after a blissful period free 16 months(and prior to that only 1 in the previous 9 mnths), I literally thought, oh no, got to go through the menopause again...what a pain....to know hoping and praying thats all it is..I am being a bit of a drama queen, but this has really shook me....in some ways I hope I do get a hysterectomy, have been asking from one for years.  Thanks again for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it.

That's ok.  They fast track everyone in the gynae world.  I rang my GP Monday,. Hospital phoned with appt for Thursday, all the same week.  It's mind blowing but Dr Google doesn't always help.  They can remove those cysts and fibroids and sort out the thickening.  Keep in touch so you don't go completely insane lol

I will do! Thanks again xx

Hello  

I am 58yr, 9yrs menopausal  and had bleeding on and off for 5 weeks started out light pink and now dark brown. Saw the GP yesterday who has put me on the two week cancer pathway so should see a Dr soon. I'm having back ache and bloated tummy just like at period. I to have suffered extensive endometriosis, chocolate cysts on ovary, partial removal of ovary, 10 laparoscopies, a laparotomy, 4 failed IVF attempts, an ectopic pregnancy!!!! My entire reproductive system has let me down and I thought I was well over any more pain or investigations; seems not. I'm a bit worried but not overly as I can read from your posts maybe polyps or cysts, I did have cervical dysplasia 10yrs ago it was stage 1 and I had a biopsy and HPV was the cause which is the cause of cervical Ca. Just have to hold my cool and see what happens at the hospital. Thanks for all the info ladies.