Mix of emotions - post menopausal bleeding

So I've been on a rollercoaster for the last few months. 
Started peri menopause back in 2016, had the full symptoms, hot flashes, night sweats, bad irregular periods, mood swings, hair thinning and loss, heart palpitations, etc. 
I had the Mirene coil removed and went on the progesterone only pill in Dec 2017. 
I had a final period in May 2018, and then nothing, symptoms stopped, all was calm and lovely. Came off the pill in May this year and then had a surprise period in August.  
Then had another in September so went to the doctor. Both heavy, loads of clotting and painful cramps. 
She did a blood test which showed very low iron, normal fbc, and normal fsh levels for someone who is pre menopausal. Doesn't fit with me being post menopausal, but ok. 
I had two ultrasound scans, belly and a trans vaginal one in October.  Results two days later showed thick and irregular womb lining (8mm) so I got put on the rapid access pathway for endometrial cancer.
The following day I started another period. 
I saw the gyno specialist on 10th of November, who did a biopsy which hurt like *******. and got my results today. 

All it says it the results show nothing worrying. Now, I'm glad it didn't come back as positive cancer, really relieved about that. 
 

But that's it. No other explanation offered, no advice for any future bleeding, nothing. 
 

So I feel relieved and also frustrated as some sort of diagnosis would be nice. "The results how nothing worrying and so you have been discharged from the clinic". That's not enough, is it? Am I being ungrateful? I still have so many unanswered questions - why have I had three periods after nothing for 27 months? What should I do if I bleed again? Have I actually gone through the menopause?? Why have I just been discharged? I understand the pandemic has radically changed hospital referrals - keep patients to a minimum and keep the hospitals empty, I just want something more than "it's not cancer". 
 

Is there anyone here who hasn't had cancer diagnosed after post menopausal bleeding, but has had a diagnosis or explanation? 

  • I'm really pleased you've had a good outcome Leanne although I'm sorry about all the questions you've been left with.

    If you can, it may be worth seeing if you can talk things through with your gynaecologist. If that isn't an option then do be sure to get in touch with your doctor as they would have been sent a copy of your results and can hopefully give you some of the answers and peace of mind you're seeking at this time.

    Hopefully you'll hear back from some of our members soon.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator