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[Donnal1964]

Not being rude but before anyone says anything I can't go to a doctor, I have a major phobia of anything medical and even my diabetic bloods have to be taken at home. When we thought my husband was dying I couldn't go and see him in hospital. Right now that is out of the way. I am on year 10 and hopefully heading to the end. What is driving me crazy now is at roughly the same time each evening when I wipe I will have anything from blush when I rub to more dark but is goes again within 2 to 3 hrs just to reappear the following evening. Don't get me wrong I have had 10 days in July with nothing and a few days when it was just a couple of thin lines within my normal discharge. Like I say even if it comes just before bed  then by the morning it has gone again
 Has anyone else experienced this and for them how long did it go on for. Apart from the odd hot flush returning I have lost the majority of symptoms of perimenopause so hoping the is the end stages but would welcome other people who had gone through the same thing

[CLKD]

Hi.  This may well be the start of a condition known as vaginal atrophy due to the tissues being very thin.  Or it might be a sensitive anal area which when wiped has a smear of fresh blood.

What do you have in the house in the way of 'savlon' or Vaseline for example, something gently that you could apply to your bottom in the morning and evening.  Do read the threads regarding vaginal atrophy too.

There is good treatment for both .

[bombsh3ll]

Could you request a prescription for some vaginal estrogen from your GP practice?

This can often be done via an online econsult now without needing to go there or even speak to anyone.

Alternatively it can be bought from online pharmacies and delivered, however this is expensive and treatment is generally required long term.

Using this may help if it is vaginal atrophy.

Also what about sending in a urine sample just to exclude a UTI if it's on wiping. Someone else could drop it off for you.

Ultimately however, if it doesn't settle with vaginal estrogen, persistent postmenopausal bleeding especially in someone not on systemic hormone therapy and with diabetes (risk factors for endometrial hyperplasia) really should be investigated.

IF it gets to that, perhaps you could speak to a GP on the phone and they could refer you for a scan with some anti-anxiety medication.