Period again after none for 2 years?

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I am 50 years old. I have not had a period for two years, but today I started. Is this normal?

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    I had a very similiar experience as well. I did not have a period for over 3 years and was also dealing with a prolapsed uterus which i was going to get surgery for because it was severe.  I thought I felt myself ovulating like i use to before i was in menopause but put it out of my mind thinking it was not likely.  Then a few weeks later I got a period just like I use to (3 days). it was a little unnerving though.  My doctor had me get an pelvic utrasound which was simple, a pelvic MRI which was VERY loud, and an endometrial biopsy (take 600 mg of ibuprofen before to ease discomfort).  All results came out fine, but it was nerve wracking waiting for results each time!  Just wanted to share my experience for others who may find this helpful as it was very helpfult to read the comments when I was going through this.

     

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      Hi Jill good to know your ok I've had a biopsy too as transvaginal scan was not possible I have another wait now as they said I will need to go back x how long did it take for your biopsy to come back and are you over 50 xxxx

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      Hoping you will get good results. I also just had a bipsy. I'm 55. My results come in 3-4 weeks.

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      Hi lana I'm 49 they said 2 weeks so I hope I don't hear anything till then has my anxiety is in over drive in case they phone xx good luck xxx prayers for us all xx

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      Same thing happened to me. No period for over 2 years and then I had one. I had all the pms symptoms about a week before. Scared me to death. But all my tests came back normal. I'm in the US, and my biopsy results were back in 3 days. My doctor said we produce estrogen in other parts of our bodies and not just the ovaries so I must have had a surge because I am definitely post menopause. This was a year and a half ago and I was 51.

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      That's great news happy for you x I'm in uk I was told we have to wait 2 weeks xx

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      Hi Kerry...I am 55 and the biopsy results took about 12 days in the USA. Hope all goes well for you!!! Upon researching, seems like a lot of women had similar experiences! Stay positive!! I know it is emotionally draining but concentrate on everyone else's positive results. Xxoo

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      Thank you for your feed back Jill I know 2 people are not the same different medical backgrounds symptoms ages ect..... I'm praying that fate will be on my side xxx

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      Hi Kerry, I've recently been throught the same experience as you and many of  the other ladies here. I'm 56 and I had a period after 16 months without any. After visiting the Dr I was told because any post menopausal bleeding has to be checked out I would have to go for investigations...great I thought! I had an ultra sound, transvaginal exam, and a hysteroscopy where I had a biopsy taken from the uterus. Before I had my hysteroscopy the consultant told me they would be specifically looking for cancer, my mind went straight into overdrive as you can imagine. I had an appointment already made for 2 weeks after the biopsy and on 1st September I had the results which were all clear, it was such a relief because after frantically googling I was in such a state until joing this forum where I realised how common it is to bleed after the menopause. The consultant said my ovaries were still active and if I continued to have periods for a while I could have the coil fitted. To be honest with you after he told me everything was okay I didn't listen much after that, I was just so happy to hear those words! As others have said, stay positive, I was told that it is very common for menopausal women to experience this and the possibility it is anything else is very low. Hope you hear soon and good luck xx

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      Thank you angie glad everything was ok for you xxx I'm hoping I will be lucky to praying for us all xxxxx God bless

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      Hi Kerry, I hope you get your results soon and that it's good news.  I'm new to this site. Please can you tell me what to expect with the biopsy as I'm having one on Wednesday. Like others on this site, I've been bleeding after 14 months of no periods and my GP wants me to get everything checked out. I'm pretty scared because I haven't had children and the risks of cancer are higher. Also, I'm due to go to Brussels for work on Wednesday evening and I'm worried that I'll be feeling dreadful after the biopsy. Is it very painful? Did you have a lot of pain and bleeding afterwards? Anyone else that can tell me about the biopsy? I'm so relieved to find this site - it makes me feel less alone with it all. xx

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      Hi Jane I had my biopsy Tuesday you have to be in same position as a smear they actually take a tissue sample from inside your uterus it's a little uncomfortable I had a little bleed so take a pad it's a cramping sensation take painkillers too I bled for 3 days but still had the cramps for 4 days try rest for a couple days if u can don't over do it good luck I never found the experience to bad to be honest xxxxx be thinking of you God bless xxx🙏🏻🙏🏻

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      Have you had any blood tests or a ultrasound done Jayne or have they skipped all that ?are you over 50 and gone though menopause as they say it can be a hormone surge which is what i am hoping for x it is a worry I've had 3 weeks of it and still awaiting these results praying for us all xxxxx🙏🏻🙏🏻

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      Hi Jane, just to reiterate what Kerry said about a biopsy. It is no more than an uncomfortable sensation and although you will experience cramping it is like a moderate period type cramp and will last for a few days. Take painkillers to help beforehand and afterwards. Good luck x
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      Hi Angie and Kerry, thank you for replying. I'm 52 & have been having hot flushes etc for 2 years and no periods for 14 months. I feel ridiculous asking these things but they tell you so little. I'm having the ultrasound on Wednesday, I'm not sure if they're doing bloods or not. TBH, my GP said she'd send me for a scan, but the letter and leaflet I received for the Gyny and Oncology clinic talks about biopsies, so I'm not sure what they're going to do. I guess I'll find out on Wednesday - what fun! :o) Is it ok to take painkillers before the examination - or do they need to know if anything is painful? It's the waiting and not knowing that drives you mad, isn't it? Fingers crossed we both get the all clear as you did Angie. Have a good evening both of you. xx

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      Hi Jane by all means take some thing before I never did as I was told I was going to have a ultrasound and to drink plenty when I got there it wasn't the case I ended having to empty bladder so they could do the camera again they couldn't do it so that why I had the biopsy like I said it wasn't has bad as I thought we can do this at the end of the day we're leaving nothing to chance xxxx praying for us all 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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      Hi all I working my self up again every one seems to have had a ultrasound or transvaginal I never had any my gyno said she couldn't do it so went straight to a biopsy I wondering if maybe she saw somethings while she was trying any one else similar xx God bless 😘😘

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      Hi Kerry, it's the waiting that makes your mind come up with the worst case scenario. Your doctor would have done the transvaginal if she could: it's easier and probably cheaper. With PM bleeding they HAVE to check it out so she had to do biopsy instead. How long ago was it? Try to keep busy so you don't think about it so much. I was working today and it really helped to keep me sane. In an earlier post you said that what she could see looked healthy which is a good sign. Treat yourself to something: a good glass (bottle!) of wine or a trip to the cinema or a facial - whatever floatsyour boat. Be kind to yourself! I'm thinking of you and sending an internet hug. Jane xx

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      So kind Jane I have had a letter to say I have ultrasound next Wednesday I had my biopsy last Tuesday so it's all in the air at the moment she did say it looked healthy from what she could see and my blood results were normal and my smear in January was normal xx so I have to focus on that xxx let me know how you get on Jane big hugs 😘😘😘

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      Hi Kerry, have just come back from my transvaginal ultrasound. Ovaries look ok but my womb lining is 10mm - not good. So am having a biopsy on Monday. I opted not to have it today because I have to go to Brussels tonight for work and I thought I might not be up to itl. Now wondering if that was stupid- I should have the biopsy asap because if something is wrong it needs to be picked up quickly. Feeling sick and scared at the moment. How are you doing? xx
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      Hi Jane make the appointment for when you come back you probably feel a bit uncomfortable if you had it done no good when your going away to be honest a week won't make that much of a difference I'm coming up to a month now by the time I have ultrasound next week so hopefully have answers xx try and relax I'm trying to as I can't do or change anything xx prayers for us both big hugs Hun ????

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      Thanks for calming me down Kerry. I thought 5 days wouldn't make much difference but the I started panicking. I think I'd expected the ultrasound to show no problems. Have you had results of your biopsy yet? I think you're in the UK aren't you? Let me know how you get on - whatever the news. Is it possible to personal message on this website? xxx

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      Hi Jane yes I'm in the uk x no news as yet but they did say 2 weeks may be there waiting for my ultrasound then get everything all together still praying they don't find anything like you said Jane when you go it's a shock to see something xxxx I really hope we're going be fine Hun xx I have no idea bout private messages unless we do EMAIL ?? Thinking of you big hugs xxxx stay calm xxx

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      Hi Jane are you on Facebook we can find one another on there xxx
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      O dear lana sorry I know what you mean I have hours in the day when I'm ok but then night time mind is in over drive x deep breaths thinking of you big hugs praying for us all xxx

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