Bleeding after menopause

hi Cuckoogoose, I'm afraid I can't help, however what I will say is that I have worried myself into a frenzy (to the point of leaving work in tears because I felt so sick and my whole body shaking, unable to think of anything else) on a number of occasions recently - I have had gynae investigations, a colonoscopy and a mammogram.  I have been on high alert from about mid October last year until a couple of weeks ago.  Each of these investigations have been fine and clear.  I had rectal bleeding twice, pain and aching in my breast and all the other usual (mostly usual) symptoms associated with the menopause.  I assume the hormones are are encouraging the irrational thinking, it is exhausting, I know, but try to stay calm.  on each of these occasions I have thought that my time was up, but actually it wasn't and I've just wasted all that time worrying about nothing.  I even went to see a counsellor for 6/7 sessions to help calm me.  it definitely helped.  Tell yourself "you don't know".  it helped me.  Thinking about you.

Hi cuckoogoose ...yes the same thing happened to me 4 weeks ago i too started bleeding after no period for well over a year ..i went straight to the doctors and she fast tracked me for a gyne appointment which i got a few days later ..i had a camera were the doctor looked around and he told me i had a slight thickening to my womb ..,so i need another camera to go a bit further inside and maybe take a biopsy...he said he could do it there an then ..but i was just to anxious and overwhelmed by everything ...so he said he would leave it for a few weeks and let me settle down ..and my appointment is for 6th may ...i believe this is all quite common after the menopause and a lot of women go through exactly the same thing ..ry not to wory too much (easier said than done) but your not alone and it good you went to the doctor straight away ..

Hi there.....

my only advice to you would be...try not to get yourself worked up until you know what you're up against Hun,

Some years ago I had this heavy bleeding and it turned out to be a simple hormone imbalance.....rectified by tablets..Fibroids will also do this.... I'm not a doctor honey, so can't promise there won't be something more.....it is part of our GPs remit these days to get you a consultancy as soon as possible so they can decide a plan of action. Peoples circumstances change, so appointments become free as long as you can attend anytime......? Wait and see and try not to worry. And let us know how you get on ok.

Good luck 💕

hi Cuckoogoose.  I was in exactly the same position as you last September, and was worried sick.  The consultant sent me for an ultrasound, which showed nothing problematic - he then told me that this is quite common, and that the bleeding is due to hormonal changes.  I hadn't had a period for 3 years and have been on HRT all that time.  He told me that I should go back if it happened again, but it hasn't done so for the past 7 months so fingers crossed that it was just a blip.

So I'm wishing you all the best, and remind yourself that most people are told that it's 'just one of those things'.  Let us know how you get on

Hi there, this is very common after menopause, whilst it needs investigating it could well be just another period, not uncommon up to 24 months after cessation, but there are a multitude of other reasons for post menopausal bleeding.  It's good that you will get answers nice and quickly.

this happened to my friend about 3 years after stopping.  after all the checks, they put her on HRT and it took care of the problem.  i also worked in ob/gyn office and it's very common.  WE ALL KNOW that anxiety is very common and YOU have control  over that, my dear.  deep breaths and get those "worst case scenario" thoughts out of your head.  worry about things as they come.  it's easy to say it, i know, but practice, practice, practice and it becomes very common. 

Hi there,

I read your post just as I got into my car after having a scan and it was just like reading my own story!! I went to the doctors on the 7th of April because after 18 months of no periods I had a strange white discharge for about 5 days followed by brown blood lasted 2 days so had to wear a pad again . I thought I should go to see my doctor to ask if this was normal? bear in mind I have been asking him for a blood test for over a year prior to see if I was going through the menopause but he declined to do this! When I explained what had happened he literally says right emergency scan and blood test which scared me a little bit. I asked is this serious and he normally always jokes but he didn't this time just said his wife is going through the same to which I asked is she ok? he replied in a serious way that she will be fine but wouldnt tell me her condition. So I rushed out of the doctors thinking I might be really ill and forgot to book my blood test. The next morning I get a letter with an appointment for a scan on the 18th of April. Like you I think the worst. Anyway I had a blood test 10 days ago now and scan on Saturday and now waiting for results. I feel ok but I can't help but worry. I was told the scan result will be in Wednesday so will see. So this is why I am on here because like you I typed in my condition and this website came up. How old are you? I will keep you informed on what my results are.

Try not to worry- easier said then done I know.

Take care

 

Ok so I went for my hospital appointment 2 weeks ago. I was given an vaginal ultra sound, a biopsy and had blood taken. I came away not having been told anything.

All I know is I have a cyst. I only know this because I heard the lady who did the ultra sound pointing it out on the screen to the doctor who did the biopsy.

I have an appointment to return in July for another scan

I have now been bleeding for over a month although it is not as heavy now as it was in the first couple of weeks but it is still every day

I am having more and more cramp like pains in my abdomen and back ache.

The pain is my left side is coming more often.

Do I wait for my appointment in July or do I go back to my GP. I just don't know what to do

I just don't want the doctor to think I am being a nuisance and over reacting but I am feeling really miserable