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 Frankiesmum,

I have found this chat so helpful. It's so good being able to chat with others who are going through the same/similar experience.

Have a good day today celebrating your nephew's birthday.  Good luck on the 15th. Let me know how you get on.

X

Thank you Flo25 x 

It was interesting to read about the vaccine theory as well as I had Astra Zeneca on 20th March and I'm having my second one later today, before the bbq! Have you followed that up at all? I'll mention it at my appointment. 
hope you get some good news this week xx

I didn't mention it at my appointment. It wasn't until after my appointment that I hear of the theory. 

Keep in touch x

Hi

i am 49 had my last period a year ago. The day after my second Astra Zeneca jab I had very light spotting. Phoned my GP and have been referred for an ultra sound. Have to wait three working days before I can ring and book it. Very scared, though reading everyone's posts has been helpful.  Just wondering if it is too coincidental with the jab. I've registered my side effects on Yellow. I don't have any other symptoms. Wish I did feel like it was a period as it would help explain it but really don't feel any different.

Hi bc5,

I haven't had any other symptoms either except over the last week I have found myself imagining I feel like I've got a dragging feeling. I keep telling myself to try and get into a more positive mind place. Also I do need to wee a lot and if we go anywhere I need to plan around loo breaks but now I'm worrying that could be related to this problem rafher than an age thing - see thinking too much

hope you can get your ultrasound booked soon. Everyone says that the waiting is the worst time and they're not wrong! I know that until I've had my appointment on the 15th it's not far from my mind, but it's really helping me knowing I'm not alone

x

I feel a little like I have cystitis. Not sure if this is just psychosomatic since being told I need a scan! Felt fine before!

Hi Flo and other ladies who have recently posted.  It is very helpful to share experiences I agree.  I'm same as Flo, had hysteroscopy procedure (following an ultrasound which had showed endometrium was slightly thickened) - still waiting for biopsy results.  It's interesting that we're all having similar symptoms post Covid jab.  I wonder just how many women are experiencing same thing ?  
Whether it's related or not, I'm still suffering with constipation & painful abdominal bloating and back ache, which is really getting me down now , so had to phone the surgery again this week about that!  I never normally need the doctors - now that's twice in the last month.  The GP who phoned me back was really unhelpful and quite dismissive during phone consult. (Different GP to one who referred me to Gynaecologist after the bleed). He prescribed some laxatives and said to try those for a couple of weeks.  I wanted him to actually examine my abdomen as I'm now worried I might have an impaction, it's so uncomfortable, and I never get constipated like this. I wonder though if I'm just overly worrying and getting myself stressed out coz of the bleeding etc, which won't be helping the constipation.  I'm not in any way an anti-vaxer but I have to say I was feeling perfectly fine before I had the jab. Now, since the bleeding, I feel like I'm being paranoid something terrible is wrong with me. 

Hi Flo, 

Know what you mean re keeping busy, I'm actually looking forward to getting back to work tomoz after half term. We should get our results this week - the next envelope will be it hopefully.  
Hope you're ok after your 2nd jab today and don't feel too bad with it. Be interesting to see if you experience another bleed in next few weeks - hopefully not .  
Bye for now...  xx

Hi Ladies, 

Just reading post as like yourselves I am totally bewildered to have a post menopause bleed.  I have also had my first Covid vaccine (Pfizer) 8 weeks ago yesterday which is when I had my first signs of bleeding....

My last period stopped in 2017 when I turned 50 and as already mentioned I had my first bleed yesterday, it was more like spotting when I wiped myself.  Like most of us I panicked and went on to different website including the NHS website which advise if you have post menopausal bleed to contact GP.  So, I phoned the doctors and was told by a very rude doctors receptionist that I would have to wait until July 6th to speak to a doctor and it's up to me if I think my reason for wanting to see a doctor is urgent or not, but if I phone tomorrow morning at 8.30am for an emergency appointment and the doctor thinks I've wasted their time I could be removed from the doctors surgery - being spoken to like that whilst worried sick has upset me so much and believe me I'm a tough cookie to crack.  
I have decided I will be phoning first thing for an emergency appointment and not wait until July 6th, especially as I lost my mum to ovarian cancer when she was 61 years and since speaking to the receptionist I've found I've started bleeding more and sort of getting period pains like I use to get before menopause.  
 

However, on a positive note reading all your comments has put my mind at ease.  Let's hope it's vaccine related for all of us or nothing to untoward.

xx

Hi there, aren't doctors receptionists great!!! NOT!  persevere tomorrow but if you can't get to speak to a doctor, phone 111.  It's very important, specially with your history, to get things seen to.  I was lucky and my Dr got me to hospital within three days and God willing, next month after a third clear biopsy, I'll be discharged.  Don't be fobbed off.  Good luck x

Hi there, aren't doctors receptionists great!!! NOT!  persevere tomorrow but if you can't get to speak to a doctor, phone 111.  It's very important, specially with your history, to get things seen to.  I was lucky and my Dr got me to hospital within three days and God willing, next month after a third clear biopsy, I'll be discharged.  Don't be fobbed off.  Good luck x