Period again after none for 2 years?

Jinxy, don't worry or stress over this many of us on here has had the same issue and we were fine I'm 59 and hadn't had a period in over 17 months and out of no where started gushing in fact I bleed so heavy I eneded up in ER. I had all the test done from a transvagainal ultra sound to smears and several biospies everything was fine thank the good Lord. Your body does not now time and even some places consider two years of no period to be considered menopause. I thought I was through menopause after almost two years of NO period and 59 BUT my blood work says i'M STILL PERIMENOPUSE I was shocked. Please don't let this scare you I know its easier said then done because I been where you are at now. You will be okay :-) We here for you 24/7 Hugs!

So many of us have been through exactly this. All of us are okay. Even in the rare case it is cancer, it is very treatable. If you read through the thread you will see. Lots of well wishes. .

You are right to check with the doctor but stop googling and dont worry. I was almost 3 years post Menopause and had a period. All was fine and it hasn't happened since.

Your uterus is thin? Or thickening?

Thinning. Which shows a lack of estrogen.

It could also be the cause of bleeding. But I always go to the worst case. I don't even have hot flashes anymore. It's like I'm not even in menopause. My hot flashes were so bad and now I felt ovulation 10 days ago and low and behold I got my period yesterday again.

Thats excatly what happened to me I told my GYN that I had ovulated before my flood period came and she said how do I know I ovulated lol I guess she didnt believe me because I was 59! 

I thought if the uterus was thin you dont need a biposy?

Thin is good. It's protocol to do the biopsy but it's only concerning if your uterus is thick.I had the same issue and it had been more than 2 years since my last period. They said I was fully in Menopause. I read that if your uterin lining is thin, the chance of cancer is less than 1%. So no worries.

They do one anyway if you have 2 periods. But the odds of cancer are soooooo low. Just being aafe.

I was sure i ovulated too but my doc said no. She said and estrogen surge caused the Symptome but not from my ovaries.

Thanks. From your mouth to God's ears. His protocol is after one year of no period and any type of bleeding, a biopsy is the best course of action. Just precaution. I just hate this though. This is my favorite time of year and my irrational thoughts are getting in the way of me enjoying this time. I just wish I could have done this immediately but he's not available. Then.... I have a four day waiting period for the results. I won't know anything until probably the 15th of Dec. it's frustrating and scary.

I know. I've been there. But please know that the chances are almost zero. And my doc didnt even do a biopsy the first time because my uterus was very thin. Enjoy this time. You deserve it. But I remember how you feel all too well.

Thank you so much. I do feel better. I was getting myself sick. You helped a great deal In easing my anxiety.

Good. I'm very serious. You don't have anything to worry about. And let me tell you how good the relief feels when they tell you the results are fine! Get caught up in your favorite time of the year and promise yourself you won't sit around and Google all day.

Lol. Lol. Exactly what I've been doing. Google everything under the sun that pertains to this.

Step away from the computer......

Yep! Stop it! I said so!!

Hi Becky221,

I had the uterin biopsy and hysterscopy done this morning.  I do have thickening of the uterus.  It was a 15 in thickening.  I misunderstood him.  I thought he said thinning.  The hysterscopy showed 2 large polyps, which have to be removed.  It has to be done in a hospital setting under sedation.   I should have results back from the biopsy on Thursday.  Dr. said the bleeding is most probably coming from that.  Now I'm worried about these Polyps.  I think most polyps though are benign??  I hope to God so.  I wont have this done until January.

Hi Em

I was told by Dr that polyps are benign but need to be treated because they can cause greater problems if left. My lining was thickened too at 11 mm but I was fine, nothing found on biopsy so thickening alone does not mean anything bad. And remember: no news is good news so if you haven't heard by Thursday, that's a good thing! Polyps can cause bleeding and will show up as a thickened lining so it sounds quite likely that that's all it is. Do lots of other things until Thursday so you don't think about it too much and please let us all know when you get your results. xxx

Thanks Jane. Appreciate your reply.

Oh OK... Polyps. Yes very common. I have a friend who has had several for many years. They cause heavy bleeding. They've been watching them to See if they will shrink but they haven't so far. One is very large. So she will probably have to have them removed. But they are benign. I think all or most polyps are.

Got my results from biopsy. Negative thank God. Have surgery on the Jan 5th to remove the polyps. Thanks everyone for all the support.

PTL for your awesome report!!

That is wonderful news. Xx

Hoorah!  That's brilliant news Em.  Hope you can relax now and enjoy your Christmas and New Year!  xx

Hi Ladies,

I am back again.  So it's 4 months after my D&C and removal of polyps and I'm bleeding AGAIN!  Just had a vaginal ultra sound and my uterus is thick again.  Dr. fixed that during the D&C 4 months ago.  Anyway, they want to do another D&C and an MRI of the pelvic area.  Possibly Hysterectomy if the recurring bleeding continues and the thickening continues.  Appreciate your thoughts on your feelings of hysterecomy as a result of recurring bleeding.  Has this happened to anyone in such a short amount of time?

Me too - I always go to the worst case scenario. I'm 51 and have not had a period on 16 months and got one on Monday. Normal period. Was heavy now just brownish. I have an appointment next week for a sonogram and I am so scared.