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[cwsg]

Hi, I am booked in for a hysteroscopy as asked for a scan as i had a period for 2 months then it ended for a week now just had another for 11 days which looks like its tailing off.  They saw a suspected polyp but said its not related to the dizzy spells or fatigue im experiencing. This has put me off having it as its not something youd have unless you were sure it was needed. I have since booked in to see a naturapath in a week and a half so wondering whether to postpone it.
I went in for it last week but was told it couldnt happen due to my period. I have a light period at the moment so it could happen. Anyone experienced something similar. Im 50.

[dazned]

Hi 

I think it's always best to get unexpected bleeding checked out ,so I would encourage you to keep your appointment.
Maybe you could tell us some more about yourself ?

[cwsg]

I am peri-menopausal I think, although i havent been offered a hormone test when i went to the doctors as they said they have stopped doing them after age 45. I also only got to see a nurse, twice.
My periods started to become irregular over the last few months. I have experienced anxiety, headaches, scary dizzyness and neck pain. Also weigh gain, forgetfulness and it has influenced my decisions regarding my confidence. Im also finding making decisions really intense and stressfull.
I tend towards natural / alternative medicine as i have faith in wholistic approaches to the body. My work is with he body in yoga and movement.

[cwsg]

Im not anaemic as have had a blood test for this. but thanks

[dazned]

I personally would still have the biopsy,then you put your mind at rest on the bleeding front. After that you can start to explore other avenues.
Have you had all the usual blood tests,thyroid,vit d etc ?

[CLKD]

I would go for it, it's really too late to give the appt. to anyone else.

Browse round the Forum particularly the green menu at the top of the page 'treatment'.  Make notes.  Some ladies find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary is useful.

How's your diet over-all?

[cwsg]

dazned-i haven't had thyroid or vit d blood test i dont think. The blood test was for anaemia and ovarian cancer.
When i booked the appointment with the naturepath they suggested i could postpone the appointment until i was more clear what to ask the gynaecologist which would be after my appointment with the naturapath after next Friday.
I just feel that the bleeding could be due to my  estrogen and progesterone balance and perhaps not to do with the suspected polyp. Bit then reading online it says there is a very small chance that polyps can be cancerous. So what then about the blood test i had?

CLKD-my diet is healthy over all. But i do drink a fare amount of caffeine. I eat more wheat and sugar as comfort food like most and then dont feel positive about it. My alcohol tolerance has gone right down these days. But do also to eat whole food and salads.

[coldethyl]

I had scans and blood tests last year - the blood test is a CA125 test - it's basically a marker for ovarian cancer and is used in seeing if women are responding to oncology drugs in oc and uterine cancer - it can be elevated for reasons other than cancer but likewise you can have ovarian of womb cancer and it be within normal range - hence it would be prudent to have the biopsy done to rule out uterine cancer as whilst inrregukar bleeding might be nothing , it is also a sign of womb cancer - my scan was clear but biopsy after I had radical hysterectomy for ovarian tunour revealed I also had very early womb cancer which hadn't been detected on scan - so do go - it might be fine but it might not and far better to catch it now than later x

[CLKD]

We are allowed treats ;-) - mine are 'coke', bubble bath, very good book - Himself cooks from scratch most nights.

I would stick with the NHS and get that appt sorted.  That gives you something concrete to discuss with ..........

My polyp bled on contact!!

[Taz2]

I would definitely have the biopsy. As you say polyps can turn cancerous and it is surely better, now that you have been offered this chance, to be able to make an informed decision about whether it needs to be removed or not? That will be one less worry.


Taz x

[cwsg]

Thanks coldethyl for sharing.
It is is hysteroscopy that im having to be exact.
I phoned up and spoke to the receptionist this morning and she said its best to come in and speak directly to to gynaecologist with any questions. My period seems to have stopped today so im going to brave it and go.
I am feeling very vulnerable about having this done probably because of the three months of discomfort and bleeding i have been having. And also i was very upset after the last polyp was removed in my 20's from my cervics as the atmosphere was so emotionally cold. The nurses weren't supportive at all.
But as you say, its worth it if there is something wrong like cancer. I didnt know this info you have shared coldethyl. I hope you are feeling well now.
Thanks to other also for your replies

[Hurdity]

Hi CWSG

 

How did you get on with the  hysteroscopy? I hope you didn't find it too stressful or painful  I didn't see this earlier but I had one and it was no problem - and hopefully it was all OK for you? I was in and out in 20 mins or so but I did take pain-killers beforehand as advised.

Re the natural approach - I am with you on that one: I eat very healthily, grow veg and stuff, catch fish locally from the sea, avoid food colouring and processed foods, try to keep fit, go for walks, listen to music to relax (or energise!) and keep meds to a minimum ( I'm lucky I have no serious illnesses). I haven't tried yoga but attend Pilates regularly. I do take HRT and have done for over 10 years (I'm in my 60's now) but I take a natural approach to that in that I have a nil-by-mouth approach to the hormones so they are absorbed directly into the body and only use the ones that are identical to our own hormones - ie they are more "natural" (even though made in the lab like all supplements and remedies) then the truly synthetic ones, and just replacing the ones that are missing in the most natural way (on NHS). This is also helping to protect my bones from osteoporosis which I am concerned about as my mother has this and has broken several bones. I know you didn't ask about this but as you mentioned the natural holistic approach it struck a chord with me!

Let us know how you got on?

Hurdity x

[cwsg]

Thanks Hurdity,

You Know... it didnt happen....for the second time/visit. I went and was told that the consultant was running very late. Then he arrived and i asked him why i would need to have the investigation and he explained it clearly, to stop the midcycle bleeding and to check its not cancerous, which he explained is very rare. So I waited for a while and then was told that my wait would be another hour and a half and it was up to me if i wanted to come back another time.  My pregnant friend was waiting with her three year old i the cafe so i went to explain and she agreed that it would be too much.So now im waiting to be re-re referred. The consultant had come from another hospital where he also works and there had been a delay there- understaffed.
So im looking forward to the naturapath appointment and learning how to manage my hormones through diet and possibly natural progesterone cream.
But i was feeling so incrediby tired last night and very stressed with other stuff going on in my life. Im very achey this morning and feel so heavy. My partner seems to be getting more and more distant also. Thankfully my lovely little son is sweet as an angel.
 

[cwsg]

Hurdity- I would like know know how you do natural HRT on the nhs please. Your life sounds very positive : )

[CLKD]

Maybe browse the 'alternative' room cwsg - some ladies find that keeping a mood/symptom/food diary useful.  Remember too that The Change is 'natural' ......... many ladies are juggling child-care, looking after elderly relatives/neighbours, jobs, housework and some of those have a husband to throw into the mix  .

There is no quick 'cure'.  Do let us know if you find something that helps with this naturapth?