Scared of cancer due to endometrial polyp

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Where do I start....

I'm 33, 34 in a few months and since I had the covid vaccine my periods have been up and down. They disappeared and then returned and became lighter, but when I get stressed they either disappear or just last for a long time.

Last January I went through a ton of stress and my period lasted 18 days.

This January I again went through a ton of stress as I nearly lost my mum and I've been bleeding/spotting since.

I had a transabdominal ultrasound done, not transvaginal and they found what they believe to be an endometrial polyp.

I've now been put on a 2 week pathway to check for endometrial cancer. I haven't stopped crying since. I have severe health anxiety and to say I'm terrified is an understatement.

My GP said that this is just precautionary and most polyps are benign, I went and saw a specialist gynecologist and she said in her opinion she would not be alarmed at all and with everything in consideration she personally wouldn't have done a 2 week pathway but said my GP probably done it thinking she was being helpful. The gynecologist really tried assuring me that with my age and such the chances were very low of something sinister.

I feel so scared. I really hoped my hormones would come back a bit unbalanced and that would be the issue but the GP and the gynecologist have said they look fine.

I've posted all my symptoms below I just need to hear some stories of comfort or reassurance right now please.

Fsh urine test positive 2nd positive test on the 11th

3rd fsh test positive on the 16th

Periods have been off since covid vaccine

Missed period December 2021

18 day period in Feb 2022 after huge amount of stress

Missed period July 2022

2 periods in August 3 weeks apart

Missed period September

Short and light period October

January 2023 really long period after huge amount of stress

Dryer down there over the past 8 months

Less water discharge but sometimes

Taking longer to get stimulated for sex

Angry

Emotional

Metallic taste in mouth

Cravings for sugar, salt and carbs

Occasional night sweats

Insomnia without amitriptyline

Sharp pain in feet

Pins and needles in hands and feet

Fine facial hair

Tender breasts occasionally, not just around time of period

Dry skin

Itchy ears

Sudden spikes of feeling really hot where I have to take my temperature but temp is fine.

Taste and smell sensitive

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    from what I understand the vast majority of uterine polyps are benign. You have a lot of symptoms of anxiety, which you are probably going through now.

    Keep in mind that when we have anxiety, the mind tends to go to the negative thoughts. Those thoughts are not based on reality, but only on fear.

    start calming your mind down. And be persistent. if you can a couple of times a day, relax and listen to relaxing calming meditations for overthinking, anxiety, etc..

    I will send you a private message.

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