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Another period?

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MrsSchadenfreude · 05/07/2020 08:41

I’d gone nearly two years without a period, had one in December and referred for a hysteroscopy. All fine. Had another period in March, told nothing to worry about due to hysteroscopy results. I’ve just come on again, after nothing since March. Back to the doctor?

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JinglingHellsBells · 05/07/2020 12:34

No I don't think you need to.
If you had an investigation so recently (?) unlikely anything is wrong again now. Are they proper periods rather than spotting?

Endometrial cancer can show as spotting or even a pink watery discharge and it would be advanced (I think) to get a full flow like a period so soon after another period (March.)

But if you are worried, talk to your GP, for their advice.

How old are you?

MrsSchadenfreude · 05/07/2020 23:17

@JinglingHellsBells a full on period, all singing and dancing. Bizarrely, I felt as if I was ovulating a couple of weeks ago, although the scan I had showed my ovaries as almost non-existent. I’m 55. I’m overweight which may have something to do with it, although one doctor I saw at Guys said not and the other one said yes, and also blamed my being overweight for my malignant melanoma. HmmConfused

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JinglingHellsBells · 06/07/2020 08:47

@MrsSchadenfreude Maybe you need an appt with a specialist to discuss.

Weight is the main risk factor for endometrial cancer.

I don't know how much you know about it, but it begins with hyperplasia- uncontrolled growth of the endometerium in response to excess estrogen. And being overweight post menopause (with no ovarian function) means there is estrogen being produced by fat cells and it goes to the womb (or breasts).

www.nhs.uk/conditions/womb-cancer/causes/

Hyperplasia can be benign (you just bleed) but like any overgrowth of cells anywhere, some can turn cancerous.

Being overweight post meno is the biggest risk factor for female cancers - womb and breast. (And yes, thin fit women get them too.)

First thing is to lose weight, especially if your BMI is 30 or more.
And I'd push to see a consultant for advice- they might suggest the Mirena coil.

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