Post menopausal bleed.

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Has anybody experienced this? I’m 20 years post and started very light bleeding yesterday.

Ive got a GP appointment in the morning but I’m worried they are going to try and do an internal.

Its so painful I simply can’t tolerate it, even with the heavy breathing, thinking of England etc 😂.

so, just wondering if anyone else has had this, what was it, what happened (I’m assuming they’ll refer).

im not on HRT etc so cant point it to that

anyway, any advice would be much appreciated

Sorry its not better news. You dont know for sure yet so just deep breaths and more waiting unfortunately. I do hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow.

@twiddlingthumbs69 I had a scan for something else and it flagged up my liver. I then went onto have an abdominal scan to check and the report came back all the areas were cysts, fybriods all different sizes. etc. Apparently we all have these on our liver my GP said and the liver can reverse itself. Try not to worry about this.

Sorry to hear this but wait until you have the full facts. Our minds understandably go to bad places. Have you got support ? Partner, family, friends? Try and get dressed just go for a walk get some fresh air and clear your head x

@twiddlingthumbs69Hi there, just catching up with your update. The scans are doing their jobs, which is really helpful despite it not sounding like it. On the positive side, the liver is an amazing organ that regenerates and at least this has been found early on in the process and they are doing it all at once. Yes, it is unfair but you have done so well in holding it together and updating us on here, which takes a lot of strength of character to do. You are entitled to have a wallow but for your sake, try and get out for a little bit, a bit of daylight will help your brain.

I got notification of my appointments for my next steps this afternoon, so Wednesday is when the plans will be laid out for me… already checked the specialty of the new consultant who is amongst the people I will be seeing.. somehow it makes it all a bit too real. I shared the info with my close group of chums, but am feeling rather guilty as one of them will be supporting her fourth friend to go through this and that must be so draining for her.

So next year, let’s make a pact to raise a glass to each other to celebrate that we are still here.

@Empress13 yes, I have really good support thank you. Husband, adults kids etc. my daughter bought me a set of paint by numbers canvassed yesterday, now that’s a real challenge!!
Ive been out and had a walk along the seafront. I seem to feel better, mentally, in the afternoons. Just would really like a date now x

@LatteLady ooh, good! Keep us posted on your Wednesday appointment and good luck.

Ive been busy buying things for hospital. I’ve bought some smart nighties and matching dressing gown and slippers (get me eh!) along with a toilet riser seat (not so glamorous). It’s was £30 on amazon so thought it might be worth it. I’ve also been to look at a rise and recliner chair to hire. So comfy!

im a little concerned about using stairs when I first get released. We have steps up to the house and no downstairs loo. Once I’m indoors I’m in so not to worried about that, its the loo upstairs that’s a bit worrisome. I did broach the subject of a commode with DH but obvs absolutely last resort.

I rang the CNS nurse this morning, just to see if there was a date she could see but, nope. Think it’ll be at least Friday. I was due to fly to Dubai on the 7/12 to visit a friend (first holiday abroad). I bet you £20 the op is that date.

i like your idea of NYE. Let’s do that!!! 🥂

@LatteLadysorry, friday Was a typo xx

As you’re packing a hospital bag May I recommend musicozy headphones? Really comfortable for when you’re lying in bed and just want to listen to something - can be a life saver when in hospital and you want to drown out the ‘hospital noise’.

From my experience of abdominal surgery, you'll most likely be visited by a physio team while in hospital and if you say you have stairs in your house they'll check that you can manage stairs before they discharge you.

They can also arrange for some aids - for example I was worried about getting into and out of my bed, which is quite high, and they arranged for a sort of grab rail that goes under the mattress to be delivered to home the day I was discharged. I found that I could use this in conjunction with a step stool by the bed that I 'walked up' while sitting on the bed, that I couldl get in and out of bed without having to stretch or bend too much..

Agree about the headphones, but also buy yourself a litter picker, you won’t be able to bend initially and the litter picker is a God send for picking stuff up off the floor. Also pack a couple of loose, Seasalt style dresses as they will try to get you up the next day. I found that my kindle device was invaluable, so download books and magazines, too. Take Snackage in with you, too and I also brought a tub of chocs in for the nurses… it just helps!

@LatteLady just to say good luck tomorrow. Hope they have a plan sorted for you. Keep us posted ❤️