Just reading your mssg, I'm the same I'm 50 had last period in Oct 2018.

Last year I had a bleed was sent for scan all normal and now today 1yr to the date same thing just awaiting return phone call from doctor to see where I go 

Hello

Really scared at the moment had a small bleed last week 18 months after the menopause

Made myself go to the Drs this morning who gave me an internal she said she could see an inflamed area at the neck of my womb so has referred me said I should get a letter late this week early next week

What will happen at the appointment can't cope with this I'm not eating sleeping or able to concentrate on work 

Hi Catjam, 

Totally understand you feeling worried, it's always scary being referred. You'll possibly have an ultrasound first (that's what I had after I experienced a bleed - 2 years after stopping my periods).  The ultrasound is fine.  You may have both a lower abdominal ultrasound, and an internal vaginal ultrasound (which is a bit like having a smear test).  Depending on what's seen on that, you might then be given a procedure called a hysteroscopy which involves having a camera inserted through the cervix to see inside the uterus.  This is usually performed to look for any abnormalities in the uterus, and means the ovaries and lining of the endometrium can be looked at more closely than with an ultrasound.  I also had this procedure as my ultrasound showed that the endometrium was slightly thicker than the 'norm'.  The procedure is carried out as an outpatient.  You don't have an anesthetic for it, but you should have some local anesthetic given as an injection into the cervix so that it's more comfortable for you.  I also took some paracetamol about half an hour before the procedure.   Some people say the experience is awful, but honestly I found it ok - a little uncomfortable yes, but not unbearably painful - everyone is different though of course.  
try not to worry too much - easier said than done I know.  But it's best to get checked out - you've done the right thing seeing your doctor.  I had some biopsies taken during the hysteroscopy, but everything came back clear.  It's better to find out though if there is something more sinister causing your symptoms - the soonest these things are spotted, the better the outcomes.  
Will be thinking of you ... keep in touch on this forum, it def helps to chat with people who've gone through same worries.  
lots love Xx

Hi all,

I've come on here after searching for a post menopausal bleeding forum. Aged 50. 4ish years into menopause. First had a bleed 18 months ago. Internal ultrasound clear except for the discovery of a large ovarian cyst. Cancer marker blood tests all clear and following an MRI, I was told it was a simple cyst (non malignant). 6 months ago I had another bleed. This time the GP saw on my cervix where the bleeding was and diagnosed vaginal atrophy. A smear test came back clear. Yesterday I experienced bleeding again. This time it was heavier and now although very light, I've had period type cramps. I've now been referred for a fast track appointment and will be seen in two weeks. I'm really worried that it's cancer as the doctor said heavier bleeding isn't usually a sign of vaginal atrophy. Has anyone experienced heavier bleeding and cramping and been ok? Is endometrial cancer slow growing or could it all have grown in the last 18 months since my last tests? 

Hi Pipbella,

I had vaginal bleeding four years after I had the coil removed.  It was removed when I was 55 and July 2020 I went in for an examination.  I was 59.  I have endometrial hyperplasia, which means the lining is a bit thicker than it should be, hence the bleeding.  I've had two hystericopies, quite painful, and they came back clear.  I've another next Wednesday and if that's clear, I'm being discharged.  They put me on tablets initially, but they didn't suit, so now I've got another coil, much better.  Bleeding can be many things and considering all your tests have come back clear before, is a good sign.  Hopefully it's just your body adjusting to the next phase of your life.  Good luck.

HI Murf

Thanks very much for your reply.  I suffer from Health Anxiety so had a panic attack at the Drs I coudn't breathe.  Will they do all the tests on the same day do you think , I am worried sick about going for the tests.  Once the appointment comes through I will feel worse if that's possible atm.worried about going inthe hospital on my own as well due to Covid sure I will have another panic attack.  I have convinced mystelf it is going to be bad news.  At the moment don't even now if I can force myself to go for the tests.

Sorry to go on you sound so brave and I am really glad your results came through clear xx

Hi, 

not likely to have all tests on same day, no.  I was very anxious before the procedures as well, so you're going to be feeling doubly anxious if you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.  Please try not to worry too much about the procedures themselves, the hospital staff will look after you.  It's not so easy to not worry about the results, as it is an anxious time waiting to hear what the outcome of any biopsies might be.  Do you have anyone to support you and help you at this time? A partner, family member, or friend ?  I was able to have my husband with me during the hysteroscopy procedure.  Might be different at your hospital, but ask if you can have someone with you, and explain how anxious you are feeling.  I'm sure the hospital will be as supportive as they can be.  
In the meantime, keep in touch on this forum, it helped me to have contact with people going through the same thing.

Take care... xx

Hi Murf

Thank you I have told my friends and familly but to be honest nobdy can help because really your on your own I have to deal with it nobody else can.  I am so scared my husband just says don't worry unless you know there is something to worry about.  One of my other friends said she had googled it and I was right to worry ....  didn't help me at all

xx

Hi I even  find smears almost impossible, so had convinced myself hospital would be dreadful.  However on my first appointment I just had abdominal ultrasound,. Later on I was supposed to have smear, hysteroscopy and polyp removal ( polyp was cause of some bleeding) but they just did the smear as realised I would find it too much.  I did lots and lots of googling down to the points calculation for your risk that then  gets you prioritised for treatment,  so the bleed is what gets you on the fastrack but in almost all cases it's nothing sinister, it's just something they check out now just in case x

Thank you Daisy I will try and stop googling my anxiety levels are through the roof xx

Hi i recently had second covid jab 2 days later had bad pain in lower left tummy that came and went for a few days ,went to drs who done a urine test and said somthing about no uti but red and white blood cells snice then have ad small amount of blood  on tissue after peeing and after opening bowls .

im 53 and not had a period for almost 2 years. blood tests show inflamation now waiting on another urine test and blood test im so scared carnt eat or think about anything else.

dr phoneing this afternoon with results from urine and blood. do you know what further tests i will need

Hi i recently had second covid jab 2 days later had bad pain in lower left tummy that came and went for a few days ,went to drs who done a urine test and said somthing about no uti but red and white blood cells snice then have ad small amount of blood  on tissue after peeing and after opening bowls .

im 53 and not had a period for almost 2 years. blood tests show inflamation now waiting on another urine test and blood test im so scared carnt eat or think about anything else.

dr phoneing this afternoon with results from urine and blood. do you know what further tests i will need

Hi

The hospital has just rung with my appointment two weeks today 23rd July 8.30 am in the morning told I will have an ultrasound first which I need to have a full belly for then I will need to see a consultant, worried I need to see an consultant after my ultrasound does this normally happen ?  Oh god how I am going to get through the next couple of weeks x

Hi Catjam. 

I too was googling every spare minute of the day.  The other poster is correct in that 'any' incidence of abnormal bleeding is fast tracked as a precaution, which in most cases in not found to be anything cancer related.  It's normal to have the ultrasound examination and then see the consultant - as it's the consultant who interprets the scan images and will then decide (depending on what's found - if anything) on whether you need a hysteroscopy or not.  Try and not overly worry yourself between now and the 23rd July, and no more googling - easier said than done though I understand.  xx
 

I am googling rate at the minute will try to stop but its hard x

Hello ladies,

I have also had spotting ️ It started on the 18th June and lasted for 3 days, it was only real noticeable when I wiped myself. Seen my doctor on the 24th by which time it had stopped, she took a look and said she couldn't see any blood etc but would get me a fast track 2 week appointment because I had spotting in 2015 which turned out to be nothing.

I am 60 years old and have not had a period for 7 or 8 years. Anyway a week later on the 27th I bled for about 4 hours not heavy but enough to scare me. So I phoned 111 and after answering the questions they made an appointment for me at A&E. it was only after that my daughter said why did they ask if you had had a vaccine in the last 4 weeks? 
what we have read is interesting, I had a trans vaginal scan last Tuesday morning and the lady who carried it out said that they had seen a lot more post menopausal women in the last few months, I told her about the vaccine and she said she would speak to her colleagues about it.

when she finished she looked up and said that everything looked good to her and the doctor would look at the images that afternoon.

Thursday I had a call to say could I come in to see the doctor, they gave me the option of a few dates over a 2 week period but I went for the first date to get it over and done with, the lady on the phone just said it's normal procedure when you have had a scan but I am now worried sick .

I have had no more bleeding at all but I have a lot of spare time because I am 7 weeks in with a broken humerus.

Hi Catjam,

I was like you and googling everything I could and got myself into a right state before my ultrasound. I was the last appointment of the day with the consultant after the scan and it was too late to have the hysteroscopy so I had to go back a week later. I was offered to have it done day surgery with a general anaesthetic but I opted to have it done in the clinic. It's over really quickly and honestly just a bit uncomfortable. I had 2 nurses either side who were lovely at distracting me. Try not to tense, easier said than done I know, but it definitely will help.

Took 4 weeks to get my results but finally got them today and all normal. I do think it could be linked to the vaccine as my bleeding was 10 weeks after the jab.
hope all goes well for you and there's plenty of support here if you need it xx

Forgot to say. if someone hasn't already mentioned it, take some ibuprofen an hour before you go and that will help as well xx

Hi well ... just about managed to cope had ultrasound and  internal scan which showed womb thickness of 7mm so had to have a womb biopsy got to wait upto 6 weeks for results still very worried xx

Sorry not replyed sooner but im going out of my mind also been refered to urologist but hey had no appoitments so had to ring them 22nd to be told someone will look at what my dr as sent them but this could take 3 weeks and then i should get an appointment this as already been going on for a month now ive had no more spotting but the last two days noticed a bit of blood on tissue after bowl movement . so scared lost a stone in weight as im haveing to force my self to eat small amounts to keep me going just carnt eat when im this worried.

how are you getting on did you have your scan .