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[Polpringle]

On Monday I went to my Dr as I have been bleeding for the last few months since my covid booster on a conti regime . (I’m late peri and period free on this regime for a year beforehand) he hadn’t a clue what to do and said he would have to get back to me then today I received this txt from my surgery


Dear Ms Clifford,

Just to let you know that I have referred you to the 2 weeks wait Gynaecology pathway, to exclude endometrial cancer with bleeding in the menopause, as a precaution.

Please book yourself in for a blood test, which is a requirement for the referral.

Thanks, Jens ROHRBECK

Can anyone tell me what to expect with this appointment?

[Nik2502]

Hi

Your doctor really should have spoken to you! They usually refer you under the 2WW to get you seen quickly not necessarily that they think you have cancer.

When I had the same, I had an internal ultrasound then a biopsy. It was the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced - the nursing assistant had to hold me down - I would refuse to have another without anaesthetic.  A lot of woman don’t find it as painful though.

I didn’t hear back for a month so I assumed by then everything was okay! And it was.

Ask to speak to your GP if you feel you need more clarification. Hope it goes well x

[losttheplot]

It's standard to investigate bleeding after 1+ yrs of no bleeding ie post meno bleeding. Don't be too concerned because it's probably OK. I had bleeding 4 years post meno, it turned out to be 'a period' and benign. I had an internal ultrasound scan and they attempted to take a biopsy but my cervix was shut tight and the couldn't get past it. Yes it was bloody painful, I wouldn't have it done again. Speak to the consultant before they start and explain you want them to stop if you find it too painful. I ended up going back for it to be done under light general anesthetic. Everything was OK for me and I'm sure it will be for you.

[Grheliz1]

I had quite heavy bleeding on continuous HRT and went down the ultrasound route, and then this was followed up by a series of hysteroscopies and biopsies. I'm having my fifth set in a few weeks' time. They thought at first I might have atypical hyperplasia (possible precancerous cells), but have since decided it was benign polyps/non-dangerous type of hyperplasia. It has got gradually less of a problem since I had a Mirena coil fitted and I don't bleed any more. I don't think Utrogestan for progesterone (continuous with Oestrogel) ever worked properly for me.

I don't find the hysteroscopies unbearable and just have a bit of local anaesthetic on the cervix. But I think a lot, depends on your internal geography, whether you've had a vaginal delivery and how skilled the specialist is. I usually take the maximum dose of ibuprofen plus paracetamol beforehand.

Good luck. Quite a few of us have been through this and come out with reassurance.