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Handhold if anyone’s around? Scan yesterday at 5pm, GP called this morning

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GiveOverWillYou · 21/11/2025 11:05

Wondering if anyone has any experience/insights?
Late 40s, on HRT. Cycle usually still rock solid, horrendously heavy, except for last few (2-3) months - spotting, random bleeds, periods when not due. Bit of pelvic discomfort.
Went to GP, but kind of hoped assumed it was the beginning of the end of periods and just the timing going haywire/and to find out how I should be taking progesterone as had previously been on that Day 15-28 and cycle being out of whack meant that that regime was going to be hard to do. GP said she could feel something on the left hand side. Recent CA125 was fine, recent smear was clear ‘but cervix is very red’. My cervix has always defied medical science (that’s another story) so wasn’t unduly worried. They upped progesterone to 200mg daily, put me on the 2 week wait for internal/external US. It’s been 5 weeks 😬but I had the US last night after 5 o’clock. Sonographer was rummaging around for ages (over 30 mins) and made a point of saying the GP will be in touch, but if they aren’t, you must contact them. I know they usually can’t/don’t say much. Told myself that it was good that the tests have been done and that I’d hear in due course, not to worry in the meantime. Then this morning I have had 3 calls from the GP before 10am, which I missed as was in a work meeting with phone off. I called them back and they asked me to come in at noon. So now of course I am absolutely shitting myself, and have self-diagnosed with every gynae cancer going.
Don’t know what I’m asking for really, other than a handhold, and if anyone has had similar happen and it turned out to be something that wasn’t nefarious. I feel lucky that at least I find out what’s going on this morning but the speed at which they’ve followed up is terrifying me 😧Speculation of course, but I can’t help but feel that if this was, I dunno, fibroids, there wouldn’t be this level of urgency this morning

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IleSolitude · 21/11/2025 12:49

Sending hugs and positive thoughts x

Whatbloodysummer · 21/11/2025 12:51

Hoping it's just a 'storm in a teacup' and all is either no problem and normal, treatable or benign. 💐

Lemonfrost · 21/11/2025 12:52

Good luck OP 💐

rainbowsinheaven · 21/11/2025 12:53

Good luck

Climbingrosexx · 21/11/2025 12:53

I once got called about 3 hrs after a scan and seen by a specialist in 2 days . Turned out to be a polyp. In fact over the past few years had a few things which sent me to a dark place and turned out OK. Sorry I can't really reassure you but I know how you are feeling.

bigboykitty · 21/11/2025 12:54

Thinking of you. Try not to panic 💐

olderandnonthewiser · 21/11/2025 12:56

Another load of good wishes from me OP x

Grrrpredictivetex · 21/11/2025 12:57

Hand hold and hope all is okay.

Sophiablue95 · 21/11/2025 12:59

Hope all is alright OP.

When I was 20 I had an ultrasound and the sonographer took ages and went out the room to fetch someone. All she said was it was an abnormal ovarian cyst. About 20 mins later, I had a phone call off the consultant saying they would be referring me to gynaecology/oncology urgently. Thankfully it turned out to be a dermoid.

I had an MRI recently and within a week, had a letter off the consultant saying it was all clear. Sending prayers it’s nothing to worry about.

usedtobeaylis · 21/11/2025 13:02

I hope you're ok OP.

Tamarastar · 21/11/2025 13:02

sending all the best and whatever it is, you will cope , take it a day at a time xx

Poodlelove · 21/11/2025 13:04

Hello
I had the same in June, I am 51 , I had a scan , then 2 week wait , appointment with consultant upped the progesterone on day 15 to 26 to 300mg. Then a hysteroscopy and biopsies, cake back clear.
Periods normal again .
Thinking of you ❤️❤️

sparkleghost · 21/11/2025 13:05

Just sending an additional handhold x

LatteLady · 21/11/2025 13:09

Just seen this, hope that now you have had the meeting you are more at ease. Whilst the speed of the response is worrying for you, I am so pleased you are not worring over the weekend about what it might be.

If you need to talk to people, there are so many people on here who are being incredibly helpful and kind. Sending positive thoughts to you and yours.

MrTiddlesTheCat · 21/11/2025 13:11

This was me a few weeks ago. Absolutely shitting myself as I'm on tamoxifen which increases the risk of endometrial cancer. I had to have an urgen hysteroscopy to remove thickening of the endometrium. But it all came back clear. So try not to worry. Even when it is a problem, it doesn't mean it's cancer.

Globelover · 21/11/2025 13:12

Just wanted to add another hand hold from someone else wishing for a good outcome for you

RoomToDream · 21/11/2025 13:12

Thinking of you OP x

PollyIndia · 21/11/2025 13:12

Hope all ok, another virtual handhold here x

SuperMix · 21/11/2025 13:13

Sending you good vibes

DandyDenimScroller · 21/11/2025 13:18

Good luck x

Boudy · 21/11/2025 13:21

Sending positive vibes op.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 21/11/2025 13:22

Sending positive vibes - hope you get everything sorted soon.

MrsPerfect12 · 21/11/2025 13:34

Thinking of you 💐

SardinesOnGingerbread · 21/11/2025 13:36

Wishing all good thoughts for you.

MêmePasPeur · 21/11/2025 13:39

Handhold here x