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, 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

Can't thank you enough for this post I'm going on the 22nd Feb and my head has been racing with worry but knowing what to expect has calmed me. I'm bad at my 7 times table so I'm definitely going to use that tip lol. 
hope this year is going well for you. 
 

thanks again 

Eve  x 

I'm going through the same! Started bleeding 14th last Sunday, still cramping bad and bleeding 6 days on blood tests booked for the 22nd and scan on he 3rd March. I havnt had a period for 1.5 years. Had prolapse repair one year ago and had all the biopsies and tests to make sure my womb was healthy to have the op. They did say I had some thickening when I had my hysteroscopy that's why they took a biopsy and said it was fine then. Was feeling so positive getting through my op recovery and back to normal to now have this and I'm worried sick. Having to go through all those investigations again is so disheartening but grateful despite the current things going on they are being quick getting seen. 

Hi, am so glad I have found all of your posts. I'm 54 and have been bleeding for 6 weeks after being bleed free for about 5 years. I've been on HRT for a year and hoping it's just that. Have my first appointment tomorrow and I'm really scared, Reading all of your posts has helped

Hi there, I'm 59 and started to bleed last July, after about 5 years free. Bit of a shock. My GP was superb.  Gut an appt at hospital within three days for a camera and hysteroscopy to have a look.  I have endometrial hyperplasia.  Have just had my six month follow up and there's no malignancy.  One more check in six months and if that's ok, I'm discharged.  They put me on tablets, provera.  Deary me. Bled heavily for two months.  Am now on Mirena coil so hopefully will be better.  It is scary but at least you cc an be checked and they can help you.

Hi there, I'm 59 and started to bleed last July, after about 5 years free. Bit of a shock. My GP was superb.  Gut an appt at hospital within three days for a camera and hysteroscopy to have a look.  I have endometrial hyperplasia.  Have just had my six month follow up and there's no malignancy.  One more check in six months and if that's ok, I'm discharged.  They put me on tablets, provera.  Deary me. Bled heavily for two months.  Am now on Mirena coil so hopefully will be better.  It is scary but at least you cc an be checked and they can help you.

Hi

I'm in the exact position.

Am going for hyscospy tomorrow

It's a painful procedure.  Take pain relief before hand although it didn't work for me.  Pain goes as soon as procedure us over but you will bleed a bit. Good luck and ask loads of questions.