Period again after none for 2 years?

Thank you very much for this posting I was concerned after 4 years ( I am 51 now) I started my period. I called my dr and am also going for an ultra sound. I was worried but after reading these blogs I feel much better thank you

did your estrogen levels rank high and what was your results?

Hi jeanne and to all othere visiting this forum. I found this forum after I had  a full blown period 3 years and 4 months after my last one. I was in a complete panic as I knew it was abnormal bleeding. The worst thing was I was on holiday in Vietnam and couldn't find any sanitary protection anywhere so it was difficult to cope with. Anyway, I was reassured by this and other forums that although this needs to be investigated, it is quite common. A couple of weeks prior I felt that I was ovulating as I always used to experience mid- cycle pain. I had bloating and breast tenderness too just like I used to. I had a show just after we landed but didn't tell my husband as I didn't want to worry him. However, a week late I started bleeding again and it gradually increased until it was quite heavy. I had a lot of cramping and it lasted about 10 days altogether. Needless to say, it ruined the holiday as I was so worried I just wanted come home. My sister died last year from cancer so I feared the worst.

When I returned, I rang the doctor who referred me for tests. I was seen very quickly and first had an ulstrasound and internal ultrasound.Both of these were completely painless. A couple of days later I had to visit the gynaecology consultant who told me that the scans revealed fibroid change in my uterus which does not require any treatment and does not predispose my to cancer. I explained how I felt leading up to the bleeding and she agreed that it appears to be a hormonal surge. The consultant attempted to perform an uterine biopsy but was unable to open the cervix so was referred to the local hospital.

Just before my appontment, I came home from work early to shower before attending. A letter had arrived informing me that they had found something on my routine mammogram and had to attend three days later. I was in such a state as this was yet again another worry but it turned out to be a cyst also caused by hormonal changes. It was removed straight away. The doctor thinks both things are related. 

I attended yesterday where a hysteroscopy was performed. I was in and out in about 15 minutes. I think the procedure itself took about 5 minutes. The consultant talked me through the process and althougn it did hurt a bit it was not as much as I thought it was going to. I took your advice and took some ibruprofen an hour before. She didn't carry out a biopsy as nothing was found (I was watching on the screen) so all was well. 

I really want to reassure anyone in the same situation to seek medical advice as soon a possible. Apparently in 99% if cases nothing serious is found. 

I am really one of those people who hates hospitals and anything associated with it such as tests but I can honestly say that everything that was done to me was OK. There really is nothing to worry about. I read posts on other forums that absolutely terrified me but if anyone readint this is really nervous then please tell the professionals who are carrying out the investigations. Everyone in my case were so  lovely, kind and understanding.

I am so relieved that my nightmare is behind me after 5 weeks of worry and I can get on with my life. 

 

Hi, thank you Julie, I know you sent this message a while ago but I've only just read it on here.  This has been so reassuring for me to read. Exactly the same thing has just happened to me and its such a shock isn't it? I felt sick with worry and, like you, I really don't like medical things, then again who does?  Anyway, I'm going to make an appointment with my doctor this morning and hopefully everything will be fine.  Here's hoping!!

Hi Carole, So sorry it has taken a while to reply. I saw your message just before leaving for work this morning but I couldn't remember the password and have had to wait until getting back from work to reset it.

My heart went out to you because I remember so well how I felt when it happened to me. This website was my saviour. I thought the worst but when I saw how common this problem was   I felt better. 

It has been 8 months since it happened and touch wood, I have been absolutely fine since. The consultant told me that I was good for 6 months but if I experienced any further bleeding to go back. 

Did you make the appointment? I suppose it depends where you live what tests and treatment you get. I live in England and the policy is to be seen within a week which I was. I would say they definitely will send you for the tests I had and if they don't they should. Ask for them. Even though this is a common occurence, it shouldn't be ignored. It appears that in most cases it is caused by hormonal changes. I haven't had any other unpleasand menopausal symptoms like the poor people posting on this site do so I suppose I am lucky.

Please let me know how you get on. I am with you on this.

Take care Julie

Thanks so much Julie.  It's very reassuring to be able to talk to you and read the other ladies experiences.  No, I haven't rung the doctors yet, such a wimp, but it's happened again now, so that's two days.  Not a proper period, just very light spotting, but if it continues I'll have no choice, better safe than sorry really.  Thanks for your concern, I'll let you know how I get on, if that's ok with you.  Hope you're enjoying this beautiful sunshine, have a good day,  Carole X

Hi it started like that with me. Very light and pink. Then it gradually got heavier. It lasted 10 days. Got very heavy with clotting and very bad cramping just like it used to. That actually made me feel better as it was just like a normal period used to be for me. I didn't ring the doctor until I got back from holiday because I had no choice. Please ring today. Even if the bleeding stops now it is still bleeding and needs to be investigated. You will feel better after you have done it and you owe it to yourself and family. Honestly the tests are nothing. Nothing really more invasive than a smear. Trust me. Take care. Julie x

Thank you, I know I don't know you but I am going to trust you.  I'll ring this afternoon when I get home from work. It will put my mind at rest and if it is something more serious at least I'll know and can maybe be treated. Thanks again, will let you know what happens, bye for now Carole X

Hi Carole,

Well done! You have made the right decision. I was really nervous ringing the doctor. We have a system where you book a telephone appointment so the doctor rings you back. I didn't even have to go to see her. I was referred to a Local Primary Care Centre where I had the tests described in my first message. It didn't hurt at all. Then I had to go a couple of days later for the results where they told me I ave a slight thickening of the uterus. I was so relieved. It was because of that I had to have the biopsy but she was unable to do it there so I had to go to the hospital. I was in and out in about half an hour. The consultant told me it was very common and only 1% is sinister but they have to make sure they find the 1%. I felt exactly like you and thought the worst and it was nothing. Read through all of the previous posts and you will find the same. Keep in touch.

JulieX

visited my Doctors today ,bless her she saw me right away  she took a swab to rule out infection and also had a look at the neck of my womb and the cervix but has also refered me to  gynocologist for futher tests just to rule everything out . She believes it is just a rather late period due to hormones as other people have said on here.

Hope all ok for you and that your tests were all clear.  Just been to my doctor today, she examined me, said all seems ok but referred me to a specialist to be checked out.  Hopefully should get an appointment soon. Thanks Rachel X

Hiya, finally got around to ringing my doctor, went this morning.  She examined me, said all seems ok but has made an appointment with a specialist just to be checked out.  Not looking forward to it at all, it felt very uncomfortable and I still feel sore now but I know it will be worth it in the end.  Thanks for your encouragement, will let you know how it goes.  Hope all well with you X

Hi Carole,

I have been thinking of you and wondering if you had made the push to see the doctor. I know it is difficult. I know you will feel much better now you have set the wheels in motion so to speak. You have done the right thing. Well done!. I was beginning to think you weren't going to do it. It is good that your doctor seems that all is well.  I must reply to Suesunn too. She goes for her appointment tomorrow. Please post to let us know how it goes. I am thinking of you. Julie X

Thank you so much, you're right though, even I was thinking I wasn't going to go.  So glad I have, but obviously not looking forward to it.  No spotting or anything now but still needs checking.  Hope everything was ok for Suesunn.  It helps to know you're thinking of me, thank you.  Will post as soon as I know anything.  Take care  X

Hi Carole,

Suessun had her appointment this morning and was told everthing is fine. She has been discharged. So all is well for her as it will be for you.

I heard today that a friend of mine has been having similar problems and has been having test. This certainly seems to be a very common problem. Please keep me posted.

Take care.

Julie X

Hi I am having the same problems.  I havent had a period for 18 months and then out of the blue my nipples were really painful, I got really emotional and felt that awful depression like stated linked to periods.  Then two days ago I started spotting and cramps and today it is more like fresh blood but not a lot at the moment.  I rang the drs after reading all your posts on here and he immediate put a Cancer referral form in for an urgent biopsy and scan as I had had thickening of the womb lining some two years ago and was on norethesitrone to thin it.  Well I am having panics after panics now. It is such an awful feeling and I am such a woos.  I cant even think straight now.

Hi

I too had a period after 18 months, scan showed slight thickening but also a cyst. Having hysteroscopy on Wednesday. Tried last wed but hurt too much, should be having general friday but trying again on Wed as GP gave me lorazepam to relax me. Been reading about cysts and now really worried about ovarian cancer. I feel I too can't think straight. I have got so many other things to worry about, just feel its the final straw.

I am having a hysteroscopy on Thursday...very scared.  I had bleeding after not having my period for 3-4 yrs...im 57.  I went to dr and they removed a polyp and did a biopsy on cervix, endometrial biopsy and pap...and all came ok..then I had a vag ultrasound and it showed my lining too thick..also had a mam i that needs redoing to clarify something that looked off..I have psoriasis and in the past when i had hormone surge my psoriasis was out of control...yesterday and this morning my skin out of control...about an hour ago i started to bleed again...all this in a span of about 5 weeks...Now im having the hysteroscpy on Thursday...and they are doing a d and c...how are you doing now...is everything ok? Im so worried...back in 2000 i had interepithelial neoplasia and I had a leep to deal with that....I have no one I can talk to about this...no spouse..no friends who would understand....i found this site ...need some reassurance..I am in the US.  Thanks   Amy

Hi. I don't normally post, but i had to respond to your post. I understand needing someone to talk to. I am 53 and just started bleeding after 18 months of bliss with no periods. I am going to make an appointment on Monday. In the posts it says that only 1% of women are affected with abnormal issues. That made me feel a little better, but I too am worried....i think worry is in our DNA. I am also in the US...California. How did the hysteroscopy go?

It went ok...Because it was a holiday weekend I dont know what the results were. Dr left before I woke up...I was put out under general.. I feel ok today ..it was done thursday, Thanks for sending me a message...it feels good to talk to people who understand

Thank you for you clear explanation of your experience. It certainly helps me as this morning I had a show after over 2 years. This shocked me although, on reflection, I had PM symptoms such as sore breasts etc. I googled it and of course scared myself silly. Cheers.

Thank you Julie! I haven't had a period for over three years and I experienced some of the same symptoms as you. Last night I woke up and bam...I was bleeding. I am calling the doctor this morning to be advised. I cried, I was so scared.  Last time someone I knew bled after she had stopped her cycle, she had cancer and that was what was running through my mind. This site has eased my mind some. Praying for positive results. Again, thank you.

I had the same thing happen Terry mine was after 19 months without one. I turned 59 in March of this year ! How old are you Terry?

Thanks for this info-I have t had a period in 2 years and now spotting. Also looked online and freaked out- have appointment today to get it checked out.

I'm 51 tomorrow, started to bleed today after nearly a year and a half of no periods, was good to find this site, and that it seems quite a common thing.

Thank you so much for your post. I'm going through the exact same symptoms. My doctor booked me in for a Mammogram(next week) as I have breast pain & they just don't feel right. But today have started a period! First ine in years! So will call the doctirs again on Monday. I feel so much better for just reading your post. Thank you

Hey Julie so glad to hear everything is okay and am glad to read that others are having the same troubles. I have not had a period in three years. Im 53 yrs young! Boom I had a period day before my bday Feb 1st!!! And now im laying in bed tonight March 1st and my ovaries are pinching hard! I had the sonogram and the probe. They said my uterus lining is a 9 1/2 should be 4 and under! Im having a biopsy March the 5th which is comming up Monday. Im really worried! Plus the fact my Momma passed away June 2017 with bone cancer. Can you tell me what they said your number was of your uterus lining? Im trying to think positive but it scares me since I have a 25 yr old handicap son who depends on me for everything!! But I do have lots of friends and of course my hubby who are willing to help if I have surgery.. I was just curious to know with giving you a clean bill of health, how thick or the # they gave you of your uterus? Thanks for forum ti speak out so boldly. Its not something i just openly talk about.

Hi

I have now had my second 'period ' in 7 months after 18months. I had the tests last year after the first 1 and it appears I had a random period.

So do I go back now I've had second? I'm 56 in a couple of montns time.

I'm kinda not worried as I too had the hormone surge - sore boobs, overy pain and some itching! It just seems so odd to be having them.

jacky did you get this sorted - I'm 56 and had a bleed several wks ago after being on mirena coil so no periods. 4 wks ago I had hysteroscopy and biopsy as found small polyp and slight thickening but had letter today to say all ok. Would you believe today I begin bleeding again like a period. just cannot believe it so dont know what to do.