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Abnormal bleeding

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jude22
jude22

Hi, I was wondering where we find outcomes to this problem. I am 61 and am wondering about other causes this could be besides cancer.

Thank you..Friday is missing biopsy, prayers up..for us all.(((+)))

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  • Dee1952
    Dee1952 jude22

    Posted

    I don't know what you mean by outcomes, but aside from cancer, it is usually just a build up of the uterine wall due to hormones, etc. In post menopausal women, the normal for the lining is 0 to 6. I had nine cms and they were not worried and then a few years later, now it is 22. I usually have uterine biopsies in the doctor's office but this time we are just going for the Hysteroscopy and D and C in the hospital. I have had a D and C before. I am also a breast cancer survivor and the meds for that could have had something to do with. Too much estrogen has been great for wrinkle prevention, but not for other things. ??

    • jude22
      jude22 Dee1952

      Posted

      Ohh..thanks Dee! Postings of other's with same symptoms but none have posted of and determinings of cause..least I haven't found any. I have read at my age symptoms are good chance cancer and have been petrified...bit trying to remain positive and praying. You've help me know other reasons..so appreciate your sharing! God bless! Jude

    • jude22
      jude22

      Posted

      Also I have pain pelvic area and lower back..as well feverish..did you Dee?
    • Melanie0680
      Melanie0680 Dee1952

      Posted

      Now we are getting some where. Other things it could be. Did you have pain with the bleeding? How was the D & C? I had to google that just to know what that is (D & C) lol. I am totally in the dark. 

    • Dee1952
      Dee1952 jude22

      Posted

      I have cramps. Just like the olden days... Lol. We may be candidates for hysterectomies. I am the only one who has not had one yet in my family of females. My mom had a six pound tumor removed in her thirties and had one then. She is now 93. ?? My daughter had to have her ovaries removed at eighteen because of a tumor. Chances are it is my turn, but we are all still kicking many years later. Being a cancer survivor, I don't panic easily. The D and C will determine if hysterectomy needed, and I don't need that stuff any more (although I wish I had frozen some back in the day for my daughter but they would only freeze embryos then and not eggs)

    • Dee1952
      Dee1952 Melanie0680

      Posted

      D and C is now on the 22nd. Had one before after a miscarriage.
    • jude22
      jude22 Dee1952

      Posted

      Dee..I had a miscarriage too, then D&C long ago..I am praying this is all I need..tomorrow I will know,am having bioosy! Scarey my life could ultimately be changed for the worse or better..ughh..better pkease! ??????

  • susan07204
    susan07204 jude22

    Posted

    Hi Jude22 am Susan now 50. I had a lot of bleeding problem starting when I was about 17 I didn't just get my periods once a month this was weekly with know warning at all.

    I when to my doctor constantly had test done at hospital was put on a number off the pill with no success. I had two kids still the problem wouldn't go away I was 24 when there came a pill called the mini pill that worked great I couldn't believe it then it got took of the market. This was not normal bleeding it was lots of heavy clot it would just flood me with no warning the end result was at 26 when I had to get a hysterectomy I had know energy I was anaemic . The bleeding stop but now I have all sort of problem with inconvenience hope this help try not to worry but I know it's hard not to especially when you get not answers off your doctor's.All the best Susan

    • jude22
      jude22 susan07204

      Posted

      Oh, man I know what your saying and feeling! My periods were heavy and worsen as I got older..then they were coming before time and I would be drenched in blood and embarrassement!

      It's great we at least have understanding & can get comfort from others of understanding..I have dealt with all alone till now. Though sorry for everybody who has dealt with all of tbis. ?jude

  • Melanie0680
    Melanie0680 jude22

    Posted

    Thank goodness we have this forum to know that we are some what normal. I was really nervous but hearing all of your stories I guess I am normal. My period finally slowed today and no stomach cramps. It feels so good to be back to almost normal. I hope within a couple days it will subside all the way for awhile. At least until the next round! 
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