Post menopausal bleeding

Hi,

I am in a bit of a state.... again! I am 56 years old and went through the menopause about 6 years ago. I had my first episode of post menopausal bleeding about one year after my last period. My doctor fast tracked me for all the usual tests; pelvic scan, hysteroscopy and biopsy and all came back clear. They just noted I had quite a few fibroids. It the. Happened again 4 months later so I had to go through the procedures again. All clear thank goodness. 
Then last July 2020 it happened again. At this point I was suffering from very bad health anxiety and was prescribed sertraline and had counselling which has helped but I do still immediately suspect the worse. I had transvaginal scan and hysteroscopy again last year and all came back clear. I then had a bad reaction for 2 weeks after with an infection and put on antibiotics. I had an appointment with the gynaecologist at the hospital to discuss results and she suggested I had the mirena coil fitted to prevent thickening of the lining of uterus. The lining was 4mm which was fine but she said it could help so I agreed. I then had bleeding for about 3 months after but they said it was normal. Then all seemed to settle down about Jan 2021. Then 2 weeks ago I noticed brown discharge on the toilet paper, (sorry for the graphic description!) and after a couple of days it was pink. I phoned the doctor and she saw me the same day and did a cervical smear and swab to see if there was an infection. She said my cervix looked fine. Results are back and there is no infection but still waiting for smear test results. The doctor said if there was no infection she would ring the hospital to see if they want to see ne again. I am so worried. I keep having very small amounts of green/brown discharge. I can't believe this is the fourth time it has happened. I am worried sick something has been missed. Can't stop thinking it must be something bad. Why does it keep happening? 
sorry for the very long post 

JProd

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  • Hello JProd

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been dealing with ongoing issues of bleeding. It's understandable that you're feeling worried with this most recent episode particularly after all that you've already been through. 

    It's good to hear that your GP is investigating things and will follow up with the specialist if necessary. 

    In the meantime whilst you're waiting for the results you might find it helpful to have a look at the NHS website information about health anxiety. I'm sure that lots of the tips of coping and managing were things that you talked about during counselling but it may be helpful to have a reminder. 

    Alternatively, if you'd like to speak with our nurses for some support and advice you're welcome to call them. They'll be back in the office after the bank holiday on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 

    I do hope that you get some answers and reassurance soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello JProd

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been dealing with ongoing issues of bleeding. It's understandable that you're feeling worried with this most recent episode particularly after all that you've already been through. 

    It's good to hear that your GP is investigating things and will follow up with the specialist if necessary. 

    In the meantime whilst you're waiting for the results you might find it helpful to have a look at the NHS website information about health anxiety. I'm sure that lots of the tips of coping and managing were things that you talked about during counselling but it may be helpful to have a reminder. 

    Alternatively, if you'd like to speak with our nurses for some support and advice you're welcome to call them. They'll be back in the office after the bank holiday on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 

    I do hope that you get some answers and reassurance soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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