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Second period after menopause

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stephanie46932
stephanie46932

I just started my period again...first time was in September. I had blood tests done that showed I was menopausal a year ago. Next week I will have an endometrial biopsy and it is stressing me. Have any of you ladies had an endometrial biopsy? Cancer is my biggest fear right now.

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  • annieschaefer
    annieschaefer stephanie46932

    Posted

    I had one previously. Mine was done right in the doctor's office. More stress was created by the unknown and until I got the all clear by the doctor, I tried to not dwell on it but it's tough as it's natural to worry.  Best I can say is try to keep yourself a bit busy and know that while they say we're technically in true menopausal state after one year of no periods, that's not etched in stone. It's true that some of us do have periods that will spontaneously start again without anything being wrong. Please try not to get overwhelmed.

    Hoping for the best outcome for you.

    Anniexx

  • misty36246
    misty36246 stephanie46932

    Posted

    Yes a long time ago because cells had shown up in a pap they are scary to think about but takes minutes to do and it's all done. You will do fine!!
  • emily06016
    emily06016 stephanie46932

    Posted

    Hi

    Yes I have easier said than done but try not to worry. Results generally don't take more than a week maybe a fortnight.

    Tc x

  • cazjaz16
    cazjaz16 stephanie46932

    Posted

    Omg I've just been to hospital today with this after 3.5 years the lining has thickened what did they say to you Hun
    • cazjaz16
      cazjaz16

      Posted

      They tried to take a lower biopsy from the neck of the womb but I screamed so much and passed out with the pain so booked in for it all by a general anesthetic
    • stephanie46932
      stephanie46932 cazjaz16

      Posted

      The doctor really didn't say anything other than I need to wait until my period is done to have the test. I am young for menopause...I just turned 43. My thinks maybe I am not as old and shrively as thought 😊
    • mrscb
      mrscb stephanie46932

      Posted

      My symptoms started at 40. My OBGYN said it can start as early as your 30's so I was really surprised .
    • cazjaz16
      cazjaz16 emily06016

      Posted

      No idea I've got to have some removed to see what's going on what's that's anyway Hun ?
    • emily06016
      emily06016 cazjaz16

      Posted

      It's a condition that can occur when the lining of womb thickens - it doesn't always happen tho.
    • mrscb
      mrscb emily06016

      Posted

      That's what my ultrasound had shown..thickening of the lining of my uterus. I had a uterine biopsy but it was normal and the ablation took care of the heavy periods.
    • emily06016
      emily06016 mrscb

      Posted

      That's great you managed to get yours sorted.

      I guess we are all unique so each situation is different.

      Tc

    • mrscb
      mrscb emily06016

      Posted

      Yes so true..

      I wanted to mention too that when I went to see the specialist to have a uterine biopsy, a vaginal ultrasound and even after that was normal no abnormalities or fibroids the Doctor still was suggesting I get a hysterectomy, so I went to another Doctor for a second opinion and I took all my test results and he said I didn't need a hysterectomy. All I needed according to him was an endometrium ablation.

      I'm so happy I went for a second opinion because immediately after getting the ablation the heavy bleeding stopped.

      The first year after the ablation my periods were very short and light and for the past 3 years my periods have stopped completely.

    • emily06016
      emily06016 mrscb

      Posted

      From what I understand its only an endometrial biopsy that can determine what the situation is. I have endometrial hyperplasia (simple with no atypia) determined by biopsy & hysteroscopy done under local. I'm 5 weeks post having a mirena fitted to release progesterone so the EH will hopefully regress.

      There is always generally a solution.

    • mrscb
      mrscb emily06016

      Posted

      Yes I agree. and it's great to be able to find great doctors that can give the best outcomes!
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