Period again after none for 2 years?

Ye, best to make an appointment . Good luck. Let us know.

If you've read a lot of the posts in this thread, you'll see that what you are experiencing is pretty common. Of course you should have it checked out, but this is a path many of us have traveled and we've done the worrying for you. 

So the dr was no help! Prescribed a strong anticoagulant and said he'd do a pap in 2 weeks after I stop spotting. Won't do one otherwise! Prescription is for 10 days. Warnings say not to take beyond 5 days and not to drive while on it. Also not for anyone over 35! Also said women do not suddenly get polyps after menopause if they've never had them before. SERIOUSLY?

That doesn't sound right, I'm just starting on this journey (due to have internal us on Thursday, it has been a 2 month wait, but I think that was due to my age, 43 when doctor requested hospital appointment, so in lower risk category).

I've been told can still do internal us if you are still bleeding. I didn't think a pap test was used for diagnosis for post menopausal bleeding but I'm sure the ladies on here with more experience will correct me if my assumption is wrong.

Can you see another doctor with your concerns? Especially if the tablets advise not to take more than 5 days and not for over 35 years old.

From what I read Pap, US, biopsy all done to rule out anything more serious.

Also all info I read said go to your doctor while still spotting, not after, to help with the diagnosis. So this doctor's response was contradictory. Will be seeing another doctor in neighbouring town tomorrow. 

BTW I had been taking quite abit of apple cider vinegar in the past month as part of a digestive regime. I learned it is a powerful blood thinner. The first question the second doctor asked me was if I was taking blood thinners. I said no at first but now I wonder if this is my problem. I read online that blood thinners can cause spotting throughout your cycle including post meno....

I once got a pap report tht was nomal but was written that the procedure done was not optimal- as a rating- due to blood in the sample, so I guess that is why she waited.  I would, however get a second opinion, as while I had my "period" after a year of none, my gynie did a Pipelle biopsy right then and there. It was a bit uncomfortable but really not terrible. She also first did an internal vaginal ultrasound. My breasts were also tender and I felt PMS symptoms , just like you did. My results were negative and life went on, until I had a second bleed 4 months later, again some slight PMS, especially moody. I ran, literally, back to my gynie, totally traumatized. She again did an internal US. She didnt really see anythingnew at all but said that at this point I need to do a hysteroscopy (like a colonoscopy but in the cervix and uterus) at the hospital. It was a week ago, under general anaesthesia, like an operation, dont know why, I guess, they thought they may need to remove a polyp or something and do another biopsy of the uterus lining. Anyhow, the gynie surgeon said everything looked fine and he is quite certain that the biopsy results will be negative as they were last time. I am now awaiting results but feel okayish. I believe all that I described is the globally accepted way of dealing with post menopausal bleeding, for the first and if there is a second time. Mostly, the overwhelming majority are negative results. And even if not, then usually the uterus is just removed and mostly, that is the end of that. So calm down, I am quite certain you are okay, but it does need to be properly checked to make sure. hugs!!

Thank you! Trying to stay positive. I have my second opinion appointment in a few hours. Like others on here I just need those answers. Being patient is so hard.....

Curious if you have seen this answer on here anywhere. Wondering why the feeling of a period if it really isn't one. Can polyps do that? Thanks for any information.

So I saw my former family dr today who said I did not need the medication as it would prove nothing. Same with a pap. He immediately ordered blood work for hormone levels, anemia, thyroid etc. which could point to a cause and is also arranging an ultra-sound. He said yes hormone fluctuations after meno can cause spotting as well as thinning of the endometrium. As others on here have been told, he wants to rule out the worst case possibility immediately. Will keep everyone posted.

Good that you went in. Sometimes, if it's a period, it can cause thickening of the lining, which the US can see. Then they will automatically do a biopsy. And polyps can cause bleeding. Thanks for the update.

I'm glad you got a second opinion, sounds like this doctor is taking a much more sensible approach. I've got my ultrasound tomorrow so wish me luck ;-).

The blood tests sound interesting, it would be interesting to see what my hormones are doing, as is a clinic i'm going to they might do other tests. If not and nothing obvious shows up, I might ask about that. 

I am praying for you too that your results show nothing but give a simple easy to deal with explanation. (((-:

Hi Sniffy,how did your ultrasound go? Jane xx

Hi Jane thanks for nudge ;-)

Scan went well, everything with womb / ovaries was normal. No need to have a biopsy. So that was a relief, as with others on here probably just hormones playing games with me. But always best to get checked, she said if happens again to go back to doctor again.

She also did a pelvic examination and diagnosed vaginal atrophy due to low estrogen, which might not have caused the amount of bleeding I had, but it would answer a few other issues I've had.

Hope your scan goes well for you also :-)

Good news Sniffy! Happy for you!

Brilliant news Sniffy.  Delighted for you and hope that provides some reassurance to others waiting for tests or results.  Hurrah!!