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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Jeepers on January 28, 2019, 03:23:51 PM
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hi all
Didn't want to hijack someone elses thread, so posting a new one.
Background, I had a small amount of blood, so small it was more like a pinkish discharge last Thursday evening. This was on top of my VA symptoms coming back (using Vagifem, was working for quite a while).
So, managed to get an appointment at GP this morning (happened to be there anyway), and have been referred for smear and ultrasound scan, as well as checking urine for UTI.
Have just had a phone call from hospital. Scan is tomorrow morning! :o
So, suddenly feel really apprehensive, although I suppose its good that things are being dealt with so quickly, less time to sit and worry. I'm a bit worried about the 2 pints of water I'm supposed to retain in my bladder... might be worth investing in a pack of tena lady extra!
does anyone know if I will get the results there and then? I haven't had time to get my head round it all yet.
Jeepers x
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Good Luck!
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:thankyou:
thank you CLKD, its really appreciated
Jeepers x
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hi all
Didn't want to hijack someone elses thread, so posting a new one.
Background, I had a small amount of blood, so small it was more like a pinkish discharge last Thursday evening. This was on top of my VA symptoms coming back (using Vagifem, was working for quite a while).
So, managed to get an appointment at GP this morning (happened to be there anyway), and have been referred for smear and ultrasound scan, as well as checking urine for UTI.
Have just had a phone call from hospital. Scan is tomorrow morning! :o
So, suddenly feel really apprehensive, although I suppose its good that things are being dealt with so quickly, less time to sit and worry. I'm a bit worried about the 2 pints of water I'm supposed to retain in my bladder... might be worth investing in a pack of tena lady extra!
does anyone know if I will get the results there and then? I haven't had time to get my head round it all yet.
Jeepers x
I suspect that they will make you wait a while for the results. I am hoping the same for my bone density scan next week but will probably have to wait.
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As far as getting the results....well that depends on who is doing the scan. Technically, I've been told, they tech is not supposed to diagnose/tell you what is going on because they can get in trouble if the patient says something like "well the tech told me...." if they hear something else from the doctor....
BUT that's not everywhere and some techs are wonderful about telling you if they see something or not. Hope you get someone that can/will give you some info.
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Good luck Jeepers,BB is right,really depends who does it,I DID get told straight away,they were scanning my kidneys and she basically told me there and then.anyway,you'll be ok,great it's getting done so quickly,good luck with the water 😄
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Good luck Jeepers
Lanzalover x
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Good luck Jeepers. I had to have a scan before my hysterectomy and sonographer told me there and then that all was ok. So it may depend on the experience of the sonographer and whether a second opinion is needed.
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Thank you ladies, I really appreciate the support here, makes me feel less alone.
I'll try to drink lots, whether it stays in my bladder is another matter though!
:safe:
Jeepers x
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I had a scan last week but they wouldn't tell me the results, I was worried as last time I was told, apparently the company who did the scan were taken over by someone and it's now policy not to tell. Thankfully my results are all ok.
Hope yours are too x
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That's a really quick appointment. Hope it goes well. I had two scans recently and I was so stressed the nights before that I was awake and weeing all night. I drank all the water in the morning but when I went for the scans I was dehydrated from the night so there was not enough water in my system. It was not a problem and they did the trans vaginal instead. The sonographer ( is that the right word) both times were really kind and lovely women who were happy to tell me what they saw, though not sure they are supposed to. They were so much better than all 6 of the gynaecologists I have had the misfortune to meet these last couple of years! It's very worrying having these tests, so hope all goes well.
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Thank you. :)
I don't know where that condom emoji came from in my earlier post, I'm sure I meant to choose this:
:thankyou:
;D
Jeepers x
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Good luck - I hope all goes well xx
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Hi all
Update on my scan. IT went well, sonographer was great, she said bladder looked smooth and good, womb lining nice and thin! She struggled to find my ovaries, but said that she would be more concerned if she found them easily, as they shrink after menopause. She found them eventually and said looked good. She did both abdo and trans vaginal, so very thorough.
She said I still need to attend gynae appointment, as I will need cervix and vaginal walls looked at.
But, so far so good!
I don't have my gynae appointment yet, you have to go through the gatekeepers before they will give you an appointment. I got my referral document with my password, but too late to ring, as they close at 5pm
thank you for the support, you are all fabulous! :thankyou: :foryou: :tulips2:
Jeepers x
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:thankyou: 4 the update. :foryou: was it as bad as you feared?
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Oh aren't we though 😆
So happy for you,so far so good yay xx
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Really glad it all went well. Hope you get your next appointment sorted and get the all clear. I know when I went for my second scan and she told me my womb lining thickness had returned to normal it was such a relief. All the best to you!
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Hi all
Update on my scan. IT went well, sonographer was great, she said bladder looked smooth and good, womb lining nice and thin! She struggled to find my ovaries, but said that she would be more concerned if she found them easily, as they shrink after menopause. She found them eventually and said looked good. She did both abdo and trans vaginal, so very thorough.
She said I still need to attend gynae appointment, as I will need cervix and vaginal walls looked at.
But, so far so good!
I don't have my gynae appointment yet, you have to go through the gatekeepers before they will give you an appointment. I got my referral document with my password, but too late to ring, as they close at 5pm
thank you for the support, you are all fabulous! :thankyou: :foryou: :tulips2:
Jeepers x
Really good! Hope my bone density scan next week has positive results like this.
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Thanks all :)
CLKD -- no it wasnt too bad at all. Managed to keep control of bladder, although it was REALLY uncomfortable.
Katejo, I'll be sending positive vibes your way :-). Did you have symptoms? I am not sure how you would know if you needed to get a bone scan? Or did you just decide to do it as part of self care?
Jeepers x
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Wonderful news! ❤️❤️
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That's great news Jeepers
Lanzalover x
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Well, I've finally got my gynae appointment, but it's not until 14th May :(
I have had some more bleeding (very light), so not too chuffed about the three month wait.
Trying to stay calm.
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Thanks all :)
CLKD -- no it wasnt too bad at all. Managed to keep control of bladder, although it was REALLY uncomfortable.
Katejo, I'll be sending positive vibes your way :-). Did you have symptoms? I am not sure how you would know if you needed to get a bone scan? Or did you just decide to do it as part of self care?
Jeepers x
Hi Jeepers Glad that you had good news. Pity about the longish wait. I just asked for the bone scan myself because I hadn't had one for 3 years. Result was ok.
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Thanks Kate
Glad to hear your scans we t well. Must be a relief. ... Great news
I rang the surgery, as my understanding was that given my age and symptoms, I was supposed to be seen in two weeks. They are going to try to get me on the two week pathway tomorrow when my GP is back in. Wish I hadn't waited the two weeks for the triage now though.
Coincidentally, the bleeding has got a lot worse today. It's more like a lightish period than spotting now.
:'(
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Sorry to hear the bleeding has got worse, it's worries the hell out of you I know. I hope you get a sooner appointment. Is that for a hysteroscopy?
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Hi Suzy
thanks for replying
I don't know what they will be doing, its a consultation, and I haven't been told anything at all, other than what the sonographer told me. I assume the doctors need to review the scans too. I just had that pink discharge on 25th Jan, then it went away until yesterday, and now I'm bleeding properly. Yes its really worrying. Did they find out the cause of your bleeding?
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I was on tibolone for 18 months and the bleeding stopped when I stopped taking it. The scans and biopsy showed and area of womb thickening of 5mm. I had another scan about 2 months later and the lining had returned to normal. It must have been the hrt causing it. I am just using local hrt now for VA and afraid to use any systemic hrt. Still frightened of what my body will do. Really feel for you that the bleeding is continuing. I was going out of my mind with anxiety. I've always been an anxious person but my worry went crazy. Hope you are ok and get an earlier appointment.
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Hi Suzy
Yes, it's very worrying, especially as it's getting heavier.
The sonographer said the lining looked nice and thin, although I realise that the scans need to be reviewed by the doctors too.
I am on utrogestan and oestrogel.ive been taking them for about 8 months, and up to January had no bleeding at all. I am 3 years (maybe 4, I can't remember ) post menopause.
I wish the surgery would hurry up and phone!
Jeepers x
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Thanks Kate
Glad to hear your scans we t well. Must be a relief. ... Great news
I rang the surgery, as my understanding was that given my age and symptoms, I was supposed to be seen in two weeks. They are going to try to get me on the two week pathway tomorrow when my GP is back in. Wish I hadn't waited the two weeks for the triage now though.
Coincidentally, the bleeding has got a lot worse today. It's more like a lightish period than spotting now.
:'(
I was just told that I had very mild osteopenia and they want me to have another scan in 2 years. I did my travel insurance today but didn't declare this as I thought it was probably just the natural change as we get older. I hope you get seen soon.
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Katejo - what advice have you been given? Brisk contact exercise? Alterations to your diet? It may be 'natural' changes but should be recognised as a potential problem.
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Hi Katejo
Sorry to hear about the osteopenia - I have this and you do have to declare it to your travel insurance.
Dolly x
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The surgery rang and said someone would be in touch by Thursday, to book me s two week appointment.
They laid the blame squarely at the feet of the triage nurse, who should have picked up on my age, apparently there is a tick box for the 2 week pathway. It's all so rubbish..
It occurred to me yesterday that the doctor said he would arrange for a smear test, but I haven't heard about that either. :(
I am getting really scared and have convinced myself that I have cervical cancer. The bleeding is still happening.
Sorry, I am being so weak, I'm just so worried.
:'( :'(
Jeepers x
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You are not weak. It must be horrible the bleeding won't stop. Thinking of you and hope things improve.