Brenlee
10-12-2008, 05:47 PM
I know many older posts have discussed this issue. I've done a lot of internet research, which of course in itself can be quite scary. My history: 53year old woman, post meno. I have not been on HRT for 5 years I had a d & c and hysteroscopy for suspicious cervical tissue 2 years ago.. My doc said he got it all and nothing to worry about - all benign. Last year's pap came back clean. I realize the pap will not pick up uterine cancer. To complicate matters, my new insurance will not cover anything having to do with cervical issues - dignostic or othewise for another year equating to 3 clear paps.
Now current: I started bleeding after 3 years of no periods last Friday. I called my GYN's office and he's backed up for 7 weeks. I asked to speak to one of his PA's or a nurse. She said they wanted to see me Monday (tomorrow) and that while the doctor couldn't see me, they would have the PA start the process to check things out. This is what I wanted.. at least getting the process started. If it is something serious I'm sure I'll move up on their priority list or be referred to a oncology gyn.
Can anyone share their experiences with post menopause bleeding and the outcome? I'd love to hear real life experience rather than the same 'ole (much of which is contradictory) on informational websites. Any responses from those who had cancers or a benign situation beginning with post meno bleeding and not taking hormones would be a god send. I need to talk to someone about this. It's a lonely situation as I don't want to worry family prematurely. Thanks ;)
Now current: I started bleeding after 3 years of no periods last Friday. I called my GYN's office and he's backed up for 7 weeks. I asked to speak to one of his PA's or a nurse. She said they wanted to see me Monday (tomorrow) and that while the doctor couldn't see me, they would have the PA start the process to check things out. This is what I wanted.. at least getting the process started. If it is something serious I'm sure I'll move up on their priority list or be referred to a oncology gyn.
Can anyone share their experiences with post menopause bleeding and the outcome? I'd love to hear real life experience rather than the same 'ole (much of which is contradictory) on informational websites. Any responses from those who had cancers or a benign situation beginning with post meno bleeding and not taking hormones would be a god send. I need to talk to someone about this. It's a lonely situation as I don't want to worry family prematurely. Thanks ;)
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spookey2
12-08-2008, 11:20 PM
Hi Brenlee,
This probably will not help but I do understand your fears!! I just turned 54 the end of Oct and have not had a period for maybe 18 months....this last month I have been suffering with a wicked UTI ...my GP has give me 3 different types of antibiotics ...the last one really statred to work but then just yesterday I spotted pink tinted discarge on the t. paper several times and my UTI seems to have returned with bladder pressure and peeing ever 5 mins!!!...the nurse at my Gyno office said not to worry...I tried to get into to see her today but they felt with my symptoms did not call for me to come today..so I am going to my regular GP tomorrow...I am so tired of feeling scared..but the nurse at my gyn said spotting in post-meno woman is something they deal with all the time!!
anyway I will think of you and look forward to hearing some good news! becky
This probably will not help but I do understand your fears!! I just turned 54 the end of Oct and have not had a period for maybe 18 months....this last month I have been suffering with a wicked UTI ...my GP has give me 3 different types of antibiotics ...the last one really statred to work but then just yesterday I spotted pink tinted discarge on the t. paper several times and my UTI seems to have returned with bladder pressure and peeing ever 5 mins!!!...the nurse at my Gyno office said not to worry...I tried to get into to see her today but they felt with my symptoms did not call for me to come today..so I am going to my regular GP tomorrow...I am so tired of feeling scared..but the nurse at my gyn said spotting in post-meno woman is something they deal with all the time!!
anyway I will think of you and look forward to hearing some good news! becky
spookey2
12-11-2008, 07:48 PM
Hi..its becky again...update..I have still had some bleeding and even went to the hospital because I was so nervous...the doctor did an internal and said yes it was bleeding from the uterus and he felt 95 per cent sure it was casued by my 2 soft ball size fibrods....saw my regular gyn the next day and she said about the same after do a pelvic...but of course they will do biopsy and t-vaginal sound ....I also feel like my bladder is full almost all the time and not much comes out when I go...neg for UTI...just got over a bad one...anyone out there with a story kind of like mine...I am sick to death with fear.....thanks for any help

