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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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  • marie90939
    marie90939 tracie88285

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    My gynae appointment is also tomorrow and I am apprehensive but have had a week or two to think this through and am going along determined to get ALL the info and to give all my info too! - that gynae is going to LISTEN to ME before he starts telling me all the tests he wants to do to me! I am 99.9% certain, after rwading a whole load more on here and elsewhere on the Net since my referral, that this is a hormonal surge that I have had, and I can even pretty much pinpoint why. (stress) So I too have to go through this tomorrow but hey! if this is the worst I get in menopause (had almost no other symptoms in 15 years of peri/menopause) I guess I can live with that smile
  • Carryonstaycalm
    Carryonstaycalm tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi ...i went for my gynae appointment today and had a camera to see if the womb lining had thickened ..it had slightly and the doctor was going to probe further in to my womb and take biopsies if he had too ..but me being me was so so nervous he decided to do it in 2 weeks time when id had more time to settle down a bit ..has anyone else had this procedure done and what is it like ...im still worried
    • julie78638
      julie78638 Carryonstaycalm

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      Hi Suessun. I don't know if you have read my post from last August. I was told that I had to have a biopsy as I had a thickened lining of the womb but the consulant couldn't do it as the cervix wouldn't open. So I was sent to the hospital a few days later where the cervix was dilated using an instrument and the camera inserted. They insert the instrument to do the biopsy  but in my case it wasn't necessary as the camera showed that everything was healthy. So if you have had the camera then it is no worse that that. I was in and out in about 20-30 minutes and I wasn't frightened at all. Just relax and hopefully it will be over soon and you will come out like I did feeling very relieved and reassured.

      Julie

    • Carryonstaycalm
      Carryonstaycalm julie78638

      Posted

      Hi Julie andThankyou for replying👍😀

      Im so glad everthing was healthy for you ..and you have put me at ease ...i go this thursday for mine ....i am just going to grit my teeth and get it over and done with lol ...cant wait for it to be over.

      Thankyou ❤xx

    • Lily27232
      Lily27232 Carryonstaycalm

      Posted

      Hi, I wondered how you got on with your procedure. I had a period 18 months after none at all. I am 49. Went for a scan which showed 5.5mm thickness of lining. Referred to gynacologist who wanted to do hysteroscopy but couldnt cos I was in pain. I also have an ovarian cyst. Had to make appt for a general anaesthetic but noone to drive or stay overnight so back to normal appointment. Have procedure on Wednesday. GP given me lorozepam to calm me. Absolute wreck. Worried about procedure and worried about cyst. Nobody on here seems to have a cyst. If anyone experienced them with period after menopause please let me know.
    • Deezy1960
      Deezy1960 Lily27232

      Posted

      Hi Heather I also have a cyst but my consultant seemed to think it was just normal with the bleeding of a period.  A previous consultant also said to me that if you scanned every other woman on the street it would show they had a cyst so try not to worry tho easier said than done I know.  My Consultant found a polyp - has anyone else had this - and has sent the biopsy away and a slight thickening of the womb.  She was very nice but I am having full blown panics now every time I think about it and just wish I wasnt like this as I didnt used to be.  Its just all the worry about cancer.  Do polyps turn cancerous?  Heather all the best for your procedure next week.  Do let us know how you get on.
    • Carryonstaycalm
      Carryonstaycalm Lily27232

      Posted

      Hi Heather im sorry to hear about the bad time you are having ..but please dont worry ..i was exactly the same as you my first scan showed a slight thickening of the womb and a small cyst on my right ovarie ....my 2nd were the camera hysterscopy that went inside the womb showed everything was ok ...but boy was i scared just like you i was a wreck ..but honestly i didnt feel a thing and the staff were amazing they know how scarred we are and they are so understanding ...i have an ultrasound scan on the 18th of this month to keep a check on the cyst and i go back to see the gynecologist in july ...

      i hope this makes you feel a bit better xx

    • Lily27232
      Lily27232 Carryonstaycalm

      Posted

      Thank you, you have made me feel a bit better. I made appt for a general, then changed it. Now I dont think I can do it and tomorrow I am going to change it to a general again. Trouble is I know I am going to panic at that too. Wish someone would just shoot me! There is so much other stuff going on too. Son excluded from school, starts a new one tomorrow. House up for sale as too small. Cant afford another one. Dont know where we are going to live. Starting voluntary work on wednesday as been off for a while with depression. This happens just as i thought i was getting myself together. Dont know how much more i can take. You have put my mind at rest tho. Thank you, Heather
    • Carryonstaycalm
      Carryonstaycalm Lily27232

      Posted

      Arghhh Heather i know exactly what your going through ...i suffer with anxiety and my nerves were shot to pieces the day i went for mine.....but believe me its fine a little bit uncomfortable and a bit of a cramp feeling but thats all ....i opted to stay awake because i am terrified of being put to sleep ...but it is what ever is best for you.....YOU CAN DO IT 😊 i know you will and it will be fine ..

      Were do you live ?..can you not go to the council (if you live in uk) and tell them you need a house ...jeeeez your mind must be everywere over finding a new home I really hope it all works out for you and i hope that your son settles in his new school.....

      I really wish you all the best and i no its hard not to worry about all that you are going through but please try not to let it bring you down .....i had a nervous breakdown in 2013 and when i got over it i swore i would never let that happen again....so please stay strong and ask for all the help you need

      let me know how you get on and ...good luck xxx

    • judith18407
      judith18407 Lily27232

      Posted

      Hi Heather

      I only found this site on Thursday and wanted to reply to you as I had my hysteroscopy yesterday. I am 50 years old and had five days of light bleeding a couple of weeks ago. This was preceded by breast tenderness and period pain. My mother died of endometrial cancer so I was extremely worried and after researching every possible bit of information on the Internet I had diagnosed myself with the same! I had a transvaginal ultrasound which confirmed 5.4 mm thickness of the lining of the womb. This scared me even more because the cut off is 5 mm in postmenopausal women and anything greater than this increases your chances. I went for my hysteroscopy yesterday. I'm not going to lie, for me the procedure was extremely painful but was helped by the painkillers. The consultant told me that everything looked fine and that the lining was nice and thin! She was taken a smear and biopsy to be certain but has said she doesn't expect anything back. She has put my postmeopausal bleeding down to a normal period. The procedure took approximately 15 minutes, no more. The staff were excellent and there was a nurse holding my hand the whole time. If I was you I would ask my doctor for a 2 mg diazepam to calm you before the procedure. Good luck!

  • shellsnbells
    shellsnbells tracie88285

    Posted

    Thank God I found this forum and discussion! After discovering I was bleeding last night, I had a sleepless night having 'diagnosed myself' with cancer. I'm booked in to see my Dr anyway on wednesday, so will have it checked out then

    Today the bleeding feels like a proper period with mild cramping. I know i do have fibroids.

    It's been 2 -3 years since my last period. I'm 52.

    Such a relief knowing this can be common and may not be the big C!!

  • Carryonstaycalm
    Carryonstaycalm tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi Shellsnbells ...i too woke up with a bleed (nearly 2 weeks ago) and i was totally in a panic ....went to the doctor that day and had my hospital appointment a few days later ....had a camera to have a look around and i had a slight thickening of the womb so im waiting for another appointment to have a biopsy ....the doctor did mention fibroids could be the cause .....im such a baby at all this medical stuff but this forum put my mind at ease and i didnt realize it was so common .....my bleed was like a very light period and i too get cramping ....us woman dont have it easy do we with this menopause malarky..lol
  • shellsnbells
    shellsnbells tracie88285

    Posted

    Hi Suessun

    Last night I was in a total panic and was going to take myself to the ED this morning thinking my death was imminent! Hopefully I'll sleep better tonight.

    Goodluck with your testing smile

    cheers

    • Carryonstaycalm
      Carryonstaycalm shellsnbells

      Posted

      Thankyou Shellsnbells .......My thoughts exactly ....what are we like ..but it is scary especially when you google the syptoms jeezzz i thought thats it....try not to worry and have a good sleep tonight

      and good luck too 😃x

  • Meomi
    Meomi tracie88285

    Posted

    Thank you all for sharing your stories.  I feel like I have just reread different versions of my own senerio many times over.  No period for 1 year then on month 13 I have a regular period followed by a second one six weeks later which was just like the good old days, heavy, clotting, PMT etc.  So at 55 I'm off to the Dr. to check it out and worrying about all the scary possiblities. However after reading this I know there are many reasons to hope for the best and keep my fingers  crossed for a good outcome on my US and TVU scheduled next week!  

    Blessings to all ~

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