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After menopause, period pain and spottingo

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carina62
carina62

I am 53 and have gone through (or still going through) the menopause and haven't had a period for a few years now.  About a week ago I started experiencing 'period pains' and started spotting on my panty liners (very light) so I put a tampon in and when I pulled it out there was very faint brown spotting down one side (not bright red).   Many years ago I was diagnosed with fibroids and I read that they usually shrink at menopause, I will go and see my GP but should I worry?  

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    Thought I would give you an update.  I had a hysteroscopy done toda (not very pleasant procedure I have to say) anyway it turns out I have quite a large polyp and needs to be removed so am now waiting for an appointment.  I have chosen not to have a general anaesthetic ( I'm terrified of being put under) but it will be done under a local.  At least I now know what the problem is and just want to get it over and done with. 
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