Abnormal bleeding, thickened womb lining and a fibroid... advice pls

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I was bleeding (spotting at first) for aprox 7 weeks and went to see the docs, was given some tablets to hold off the bleed for a week while I got to see another doc. I have now had blood tests and my full blood count is perfect, I'm told I'm not menopausal (I'm 44) I don't have thyroid problems, my hormones are fine but I do have a thickened womb lining (explains why I'm bleeding) and one tiny fibroid 21mm.
I have an appointment in just over two weeks to see another doc and I'm told they will want to pop in a camera and take a biopsy.

I'm in such a state, I know this could be something or nothing but I obviously fear the worst. The only other symptom apart from bleeding is occasional pain during sex oh and on the 7th day of taking the tablets (norethisterone) I started to get a watery discharge, the tabs also didn't fully stop the bleed. I've put the pain on sex bit down to the fibroid however the medical staff told me that this tiny fibroid won't be the cause of my problems. I read that size didn't matter but now I'm truly worried.
I obviously need to find out why I have a thickened womb lining and I'm frightened to death so please any positive words would be most welcome.

Thank you

Please try not to worry, easier said than done I know! I was in a similar position earlier this year, had 6 weeks of bleeding having had no period for 15 months. Ultrasound showed thickened lining too. Referred for hysteroscopy and biopsy under GA, which also terrified me but the hysteroscopy showed nothing abnormal, apart from an old polyp which was removed.

My consultant was very reassuring and said that our bodies don't always follow the text books and that at my age (47) things like this do crop up (the joys of being a woman!)

Not sure if any of this helps, but I really do know how you feel x

Thank you friendlymum that helps a lot. I'm still worried to death but I think every time I read something positive it gives me hope that it won't be half as bad as I fear.

One moment I'm thinking I'm silly and I manage a big splurge of housework etc and the next I've broken down with worry. I'm almost wishing the next few weeks away.
Thanks again :)

Completely understandable, but remember you've done the right thing by going to get it checked, you haven't ignored it and those few weeks will fly by and you will be fine. I wish I could explain to you how truly terrified I was, tho bizarrely it wasn't what may be wrong but the hospital stay and GA that really freaked me out. I was a complete wuss!

Do you have an appointment date yet?

1st of october to see gynaecologist and tbh the medical staff in the unit are REALLY lovely and maybe I'm just being silly but all I can think is what if... and it's a bit difficult because I don't want to frighten all my family but at the same time I need someone to just say 'hey it'll be fine' or 'oh I know such a person they had that and were ok' etc.
My other half has been wonderful but I must be boring because by now I'm even boring myself with this issue.
The lovely nursing sister I saw last Friday was fantastic, she booked me a very swift appointment with the doc and said she will probably want to do the hysteroscopy and a biopsy. Then I went home feeling a bit prodded but my grandchildren both came to stay (one is only 4 months) and it took my mind off everything until yesterday when it hit me and I did a search round the internet (I know, I know not the best thing to do) and although 99% of things I found were good, one bad thing stuck in my mind (crazy!!) and so now I'm pretty much wetting myself and I've already decided to elect to have the lot removed for good measure because I don't think I can take the stress again.

I'm a right old mess and not sure if I'm coming or going!

Honestly you sound just like I was, everything you're saying and doing is normal! It's all happened very recently and of course your mind is going at full speed. I found that after the initial panic and too much googling, my rational side eventually kicked in and logically l could see that l had done everything l could, I was 'in the system' and had to trust it would see me through.

There were a couple of other mumsnetters that were going thro very similar experiences and despite all of our concerns, we were all sorted and came out the other side.

Have you tried posting in women's health? You may find others in the same boat which may alleviate your fears more than I can.

FWIW I am sure you'll be fine!

Even if it's what you fear Fragments, hysterectomy is often a CURE and not as bad as it sounds. I had my op in June and now it feels like it never happened.