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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Spadger on April 26, 2019, 08:55:24 AM
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Hi ladies,
Further to my post a couple of weeks ago regarding a sudden bleed after being on Femoston Conti 0.5/2.5 for 3 years I had my appointment at the hospital 'post meno bleed clinic' on Tuesday.
After the ultrasound scan and trans vaginal scan I saw the consultant who suggested/offered (didn't insist) a hysteroscopy and biopsy in order to determine the cause of the bleed and in case it wasn't a hormone/hrt related issue.
I was not exactly keen on having the procedure but I thought rather than the 'wait & see/come back in three months if it happens again' option, I agreed to go ahead and had the hysteroscopy and biopsy.
I was told to expect some spotting and/or bleeding for the next few days which began almost as soon as I got home (just light spotting) and by Wednesday night it had almost stopped. Then yesterday it began again, more like a light period (cramps not bad enough to warrant painkillers though), and this morning seems about the same if not slightly worse.
Reading on various websites I realise this can go on for a week or so, but I'm a little anxious about it - beginning to get quite upset actually.
Anyone had this procedure and can offer some advice or reassurance?
It will be at least a couple of weeks until I get the results of the investigations and I feel like I've been through enough this week without having to go back and be messed about with any more!
Love Spadger x
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Hi Spadger
Yes, I had this recently, and they gave me a leaflet saying that bleeding and or watery/bloody discharge could continue for up to a week. I think mine lasted about 4 days. I wasn't expecting a lot, as I had a very thin lining, with some edometrial atrophy.
Hope it helps?
Jeepers xx
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No experience of this but if it's worse than you've been told to expect you could ring the doctor's secretary for advice.
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Thank you both for your replies, it seems a bit better today - I will see how it goes over the next few days, I just wasn't expecting it to get worse after a couple of days instead of better... feeling a bit sorry for myself if I'm honest ???
Spadger x
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Mine lasted 2 weeks. Bleeding and cramps. Results came back and apparently I have benign cysts. I'm still getting cramps but assume this is from the cysts rather than the procedure.
Keep the faith and be reassured you're not alone.
Regards
Jax
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Don't apologise spadger. Hysteroscopies are stressful and they certainly can make you feel sorry for yourself. I was so scared I had mine under a general anaesthetic, though most places don't tell you you can do this. I found out on line.
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Hi I've started using sandrina gel 0.5 on my thighs every morning. Ive developed candida orally which is a side effect and I feel dreadful. Nausea, lack of appetite or no appetite tummy pains and generally feeling so unwell. Im taking fluconozide which kills candida and im 4 days in, unsure if this is making me ill or the hrt. Has anyone any tips please as im unsure whether to stick at it as ive been using the gel for 7 days only. Would love to know how long side effects last and if you experienced any. Thank you x
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Thank you Jax2311 & Suzysunday for your replies - I felt very alone with this and it's reassuring to have support from others who have gone through it too. The pains seem to have subsided today thankfully, and I'm just hoping the bleeding will stop soon- it's a week tomorrow since the procedure.
Love Spadger x
P.S. Angie196543 I think you may have replied to my post accidentally, possibly meaning to begin a new thread? Sorry but I have never used the gel you mentioned so am unable to help, but I'm sure someone else on here will be able to offer advice xx
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A quick update. I've seen the gyne. He's confirmed I have simple cysts on my ovaries, and said he will review it in 3 months time. Advising me to keep a record of symptoms and if they become too much then he will consider a hysterectomy.
Regarding the fluid in my uterus. Even though I've not had a period in over 3 years, he confirmed that hormones present suggest in was a period I was having. A last hurrah...
So chin up and carry on I guess.
I hope the information shows some hope for you. The waiting is horrendous but hopefully you will be sorted soon.
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Hi ladies I'm having the horrendous wait for results pipelle biopsy last Tuesday TV/abdominal ultrasound this Monday for a small bit of bleeding .
The biopsy was bad enough and the scans were uncomfy as I have VA ,but my anxiety has gone through the roof I cant seem to breath properly I cant take in enough air :'( I'm sure you all know the feeling my irrational side of the brain is imagining the worst
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Hi FOF. Had biopsy and scan last August and the stress was horrendous. I could hardly function a lot of the time for the fear and anxiety.
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Hi FOF, Suzysunday & Jax2311
Thank you for your replies - it really is horrible going through this isn't it - my mother-in-law used to say it's no fun getting old, I know now what she was getting at!
Yes the waiting is the worst...my results from the scans/hysteroscopy/biopsy still might be another 2-3 week wait and it's awful.
FOF please know that you're not alone and although it's hard not to worry, no news is good news. I'm trying to bear in mind that whether I worry or not the outcome will be the same, so I'm doing mindfulness meditation and trying to get outside as much as possible.
Hugs to all, take care
Love Spadger x
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post ,I'm on my own alot and this is an ideal environment for irrational thoughts to esculate I'm wandering round in a trance I've just chucked a cup of tea in the bin instead of just the tea bag :o
I'm so sore and feel battered as well as my Gp has told me to come of my ovestin while this is being investigated so with VA and now more trips to the loo plus all the rummaging around in there by different medics .
Sending you all a big hug fingers crossed for us all xxx
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Yes, I had to come off Ovestin too during this time and I have VA too. Then I got cystitis which turned into uti symptoms from VA cos off Ovestin for 3 months. Been struggling with the wee feeling for months, though back on Ovestin since late October. I think I am just about getting on top of it but it's been awful since last July when the bleeding started. You feel really battered. it must be awful for you to be on your own. It's an awful time
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Morning Ladies
Sorry suzysuday if I mislead you I'm not totally on my own ,I have a lovely supportive husband but he is away on business alot and a lovely son who's 28 and still at home (rolls eyes ) and retreats to him room at any mention of lady bits .
Anyway had some feedback of the lovely very helpful secretary yesterday
Biopsy still not back but she assures me this is a good sign , she had permission from the consultant to tell me the scan results I have a small fribiod and a small cyst nothing to worry about as apparently these are very common .
My utrine lining is 7mm which as you know is over the guidelines this is what I'm now worring about as I was only on ovestin for 3 months admittedly every day (did try to drop it after 2 weeks but va and bladder symptoms came back ) everything I read and had reassured me vaginal estrogen is very safe no need for progesterone when it's used locally.
Going to see consultant next week ,the secretary did suggest that I might need hystroscope under GA (I'm presuming a D&C ) as a next step or just be monitored via scans depending on biopsy results .
Anyway last night I felt reassured that nothing terrible is going on ,now this morning I'm of again worring what if .
Anyway sorry for the long post it quite therapeutic to write it all down
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I'm really worried now as I use Ovestin and no other hrt. The bleeding I had before was from tibolone. I use Ovestin alternate nights and my anxiety has just rocketed.
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Biopsy results back in secretary phoned my husband absolutely fine all normal phew.
suzysunday that's the last thing I wanted to do ,I'm only posting as I thought this was positive news I didn't want to cause more anxiety for you .
I will know more next week when I see the consultant but like I said everything I've read and researched ( and believe me I've spent months researching) points to local estrogen being very safe you can even buy it over the counter on some countries.
I don't know why my womb has decided to thicken like I said I have a small cyst and a fribiod so maybe that can cause the lining to thicken .
Sending you a hug and again I'm very sorry if I have caused you any upset xx
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So glad your results were normal. I have a tendency to over react and worry about everything, especially after the biopsy. It's not your fault. I'm a bit of an emotional mess these days!
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Oh Suzysunday tell me about it I cant pinpoint when I turned into this emotional mess myself years ago I used to take everything in my stride and not even worry about stuff ,now its bloody ridiculous I know I'm being irrational . :bighug:
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I feel trapped as I need something for the VA and tibolone caused bleeding so don't want systemic hrt. But not happy about having to use anything but I have no choice like you. It's always in the back of my mind that something might go wrong again, but I'm making myself miserable.
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I'm also wondering what direction to go in after all this is sorted as estrogen definitely sorted out my bladder I nearly wet my self today :(
But looking back I had such a bad reaction to the fillers in it even the consultant said it's a good idea to use some sort of estrogen but like you I just cant face being mucked about with anymore . I will ask her next week
Please let us know Spager & Suzysunday when you get your results back xxx
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My biopsy was last Aug and thankfully was all clear, so now just use Ovestin and not systemic, which caused the bleeding. Poor you and bladder, it's SO worrying.
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Hi ladies thought I'd update you and ask if someone can come hold my hand as I'm bricking it I think the term today is .
I'm due in to have a hysteroscopy as she wants to double check just to be on the safe side and a D&C under GA
I am very grateful that my scans and biopsy have come back clear I have a lovely consultant who I have every faith in but I've had enough now I'm feed up of people digging around in there .
I'm also of my ovestin as looking back now I had a very bad reaction but the itching has now returned due to lack of estrogen and I'm sore
Apart from that I'm on top of the world ;D
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Hi ladies I've had my hysteroscopy and D&C and all went well I did bleed as expected afterwards but stopped the following day with very little pain and hardly any soreness it was probably the GA ,but today I feel very sore and have started to bleed a tiny bit again is this normal? .
Xxx