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Post menopausal bleeding, hysteroscopy and biopsy
Hi everyone
I’m 45 and until a couple of weeks ago hadn’t had a period for a year. I randomly had few days of spotting/ light bleeding so as I was classed as post menopausal was referred to hospital on the 2 week pathway.
All blood tests and swabs have come back fine but today when I attended my appointment I was unable to proceed with the hysteroscopy as I found it too painful ( I’m a massive wimp with stuff like that anyway) . My consultant suggested I come back for a general anaesthetic to have it done which I’m happy about.
All I was able to have done was my internal scan. The consultant said I would need a biopsy almost as soon as he began the scan which has really frightened me thinking he seen something terribly wrong right away.
Anyone had a similar experience? What was the outcome? So frightened. Would be very interested to hear your experiences! All answers appreciated xx
I’m 45 and until a couple of weeks ago hadn’t had a period for a year. I randomly had few days of spotting/ light bleeding so as I was classed as post menopausal was referred to hospital on the 2 week pathway.
All blood tests and swabs have come back fine but today when I attended my appointment I was unable to proceed with the hysteroscopy as I found it too painful ( I’m a massive wimp with stuff like that anyway) . My consultant suggested I come back for a general anaesthetic to have it done which I’m happy about.
All I was able to have done was my internal scan. The consultant said I would need a biopsy almost as soon as he began the scan which has really frightened me thinking he seen something terribly wrong right away.
Anyone had a similar experience? What was the outcome? So frightened. Would be very interested to hear your experiences! All answers appreciated xx
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Did you agree with the original assessment that you were post-menopausal? It seems pretty early. Maybe something has been going on like hyperplasia. I believe that is dealt with by a D&C (which if they suggest it, don't worry, they're done under anasthesia.)
I would also be ready to ask for (or demand, if you can) an MRI of the uterus. It will show what's going on if it isn't just ordinary menopause.
When will they see you next? Do you have a good doctor? If so, call and say you're really frightened and distressed, and ask to be seen sooner, and see if you can get an MRI.
I would also be ready to ask for (or demand, if you can) an MRI of the uterus. It will show what's going on if it isn't just ordinary menopause.
When will they see you next? Do you have a good doctor? If so, call and say you're really frightened and distressed, and ask to be seen sooner, and see if you can get an MRI.
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The only previous related stuff is that I had my right ovary removed 6 years ago due to a complex ovarian cyst which was benign. I also had endo found on that occasion. My periods gradually got more and more irregular after that and finally came to a stop. Thankyou for your advice. I appreciate it x
Please write back when you get back in. A lot of odd things can happen in the uterus, such as scar tissue and fibroids, and you really need answers.
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