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Period again after none for 2 years?

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tracie88285
tracie88285

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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  • cheryl36364
    cheryl36364 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi,

    I'm aware this is an old thread but after 13 months no period I've had very light spotting and bad stomach cramps as well as tender breasts before the spotting. I'm 48 and have been referred for an ultrasound and whatever else the gynaecological department at the hospital deem fit. Not looking forward to it as I have LS in my vaginal area so I'm going to be pretty sore. However, being healthy is my main concern. Trying to keep calm and not panic but it's not easy 😢

  • cheryl36364
    cheryl36364 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi,

    I'm aware this is an old thread but after 13 months no period I've had very light spotting and bad stomach cramps as well as tender breasts before the spotting. I'm 48 and have been referred for an ultrasound and whatever else the gynaecological department at the hospital deem fit. Not looking forward to it as I have LS in my vaginal area so I'm going to be pretty sore. However, being healthy is my main concern. Trying to keep calm and not panic but it's not easy 😢

    • ej21467
      ej21467 cheryl36364

      Posted

      Cheryl? How are things going for you? Same thing happened to me recently after 3 years. My results all good. I am learning that this is very common and more normal than not, although making sure is always best just so we can get on with our lives.😊

    • cheryl36364
      cheryl36364 ej21467

      Posted

      Hi ej21467

      Well I was supposed to have had my ultrasound and hysteroscopy today but yesterday after reading horrendous stories online from women who had tremendous pain getting the procedure done with no anaesthetic or pain meds I was in a right state crying hysterically to my husband on the phone 😢

      I suffer from lichen sclerosis and I'm sore every day and never had children which apparently makes it more difficult, so after terrorising myself I made a doctor's appointment for tomorrow and I'll ask to be referred for a general anaesthetic.

      My doctor A MAN 🤔 said to me if I expected it to be sore it will be.

      Hmmmmm, might just turn up with knitting needle in hand and tell him it won't hurt where I'm about to shove it 😲

      I've never had a GA either and I hate needles so that'll be something else for me to worry about 😆

      So glad you've had good news.

      Just to have peace of mind is bliss! xxx

    • ej21467
      ej21467 cheryl36364

      Posted

      I am not sure how much discomfort lichen sclerosis would cause for the tests but I would definitely ask for GA if you are worried. Personally I had zero discomfort or pain from either procedure, but I am not in your situation. I wonder if the women you read about had other things going on that caused the discomfort. Will be watching for good news from you so please post. Praying for you, ((((-;
    • cheryl36364
      cheryl36364 ej21467

      Posted

      Thank you so much. Asked the doctor today to refer me for a GA so praying all goes well and Is well xxx
    • jane5216
      jane5216 cheryl36364

      Posted

      I'll be right behind you in the queue with the knitting needle. I haven't had children and my hysteroscopy and biopsy was absolutely excruciating - which I wasn't expecting. I was sick after and couldn't move for 45 minutes so anyone who says it's all in the mind is talking nonsense. However, I was ok after an hour and a strong painkiller so don't let it put you off. If I had to have it again I would either go for a GA or a sedative and strong painkiller before the procedure.  Good luck and let us know how you get on. xxxx

  • terri69257
    terri69257 tracie88285

    Posted

    I agree with what everyone is saying on these blogs! If you have vaginal bleeding two years after menopause go see your doctor.My doctor performed a vaginal ultrasound and found thickening of my uterine lining as well as a cyst on my ovary. My doctor was not overly concerned and said to repeat the ultrasound in two months and added that the cyst may go away on its own. Two months later the cyst was still there and my uterine lining had gotten thicker. She did a biopsy on the uterine lining tissue which was negative.My blood was also tested which also was negative for cancer.Both very good signs.However since the uterine lining continued to thicken and cyst had not go away, my doctor recommended a D&C and had me meet with a gynecologist.The gynecologist decided to not only do a DNC but to remove my ovaries as well. I had the procedures done three weeks ago and am recovering well. My pathology report came back negative and I am so relieved. I was told that the cyst was a type that contained estrogen and this estrogen was being released into my uterus causing the thickening of the lining. So thank you to everyone who has submitted entries to this blog.All very helpful.And I agree with what I read on these blogs.Definitely talk to your doctor if you experience bleeding after menopause.

    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 terri69257

      Posted

      Hi Terri so glad everything got sorted and your results are negative ??I to have to have a D & C it's not the procedure I'm worried about it's the GA I've never had one and I'm carrying weight did they insist on the GA for this thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻God bless

  • kerry_89290
    kerry_89290 tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi everyone I had a biopsy last year and a transvaginal every thing was fine except they think I had a polyp or fibroid that was in September they said I would need a follow up appointment for a hytroscopy so they could get a better view skip to January this year I had the hytroscopy along with another biopsy so my results are showing a change in cells and I yet again need to repeat the procedure but this time under a anthestic has any one else experienced this 3 biopsys in 5 months going through hell at the moment xxx god bless you all xxx
    • vanessa23933
      vanessa23933 kerry_89290

      Posted

      Hi all, I too haven't had a period for 17months now but last week started bleeding. Didn't hesitate rang Drs straight away had appointment come through today for gynaecologist next week. Can't help but worry.

    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 vanessa23933

      Posted

      Hi Vanessa first of all you have come to the right place ladies on here including myself have all been where you are and we are one of the best supporters of each other x I'm not sure if you have had any blood done to see if your in menopausal stage or if you have had any problems all I can say is do not assume the worst as 9 out of 10 bleeds after a long time are not sinister as you read through the thread you will see we have all had bleeding I'm still having tests now as mine have been inclusive but you are doing the right thing seeing the gyni they will be on top of it for sure what ever you don't google it does not help believe me xx hope all goes well for you and keep us updated feel free to post anything you need to ask someone one will always try and help to advise you god bless xxx

    • vanessa23933
      vanessa23933 kerry_89290

      Posted

      Hi Kerry, thanks for the support. I had blood tests and went to gyni in 2016, when my periods started to become irregular. The blood tests came back saying that I wasn't menopausal and gyni did all scans etc and signed me off. Periods went to about every 3 months then 6 months then eventually stopped in sept 2015! Had regular smears and had one in November which is when spoke to the nurse and she told me that if I had a bleed go to Drs. So last week when I started bleeding didn't hesitate. Xx

    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 vanessa23933

      Posted

      Hi huni it seems to happen to most of us but you are all over it so you will get answers soon I am very sure of it take care of your self 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Praying for us all xxxgod bless

    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290

      Posted

      Well I've still had no appointment through is it a good sign or bad I don't know I thought if it were c they would not leave me this long surely so confused 🤷??? praying I will get through this and the anethestic 😭😭😭

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