Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: SMD on September 07, 2021, 09:46:29 AM
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Hi, I contacted Dr Currie explaining my symptoms for last 3 mths. basically that I seem to have spotting, light bleeding, mini light periods followed by spotting. Seems to go on forever and then I get a week off. She said it's probably hormone fluctuations but worth getting examined.
So now I'm worrying. Can't get to speak to GP for 2 weeks.
Am I panicking over nothing?
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Probably. How old are U, are you on any HRT, when was your last monthly period? My periods waxed and waned for several years. Sometimes' normal', sometimes a few days on/off. Regular then I would miss several months, I knew it was The Change. Does what it says on the tin ::)
Could U C the Practice Nurse any faster?
Some find it useful to keep a mood/food/symptom diary.
Browse round.
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I.'m 47, posted a couple of times over the last month. I'm on a very light period at the moment, with tender breasts in parallel. Her response is probably a standard one but it's set my anxiety going......I tend to assume an assessment or exam will bring bad news....
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Whereas I always think that once I am aware of issues, they can be dealt with ::)
If U keep to the same thread, muggins here can keep up ;D - you're dealing with a meno-brain here :neutral:
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Thanks CLKD.
My dilemma is do I push to speak to my gp and get a referral to a gynae. Or keep logging notes and wait a few weeks till I can speak to her on the phone.
And then will I trust my gp knows what she's talking about ....
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Hi I would say it all sounds pretty normal for your age . X
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I wouldn't bother with a gynaecologist because they know little more about menopause than many GPs >:(
Your body will need to settle for a while on which ever regime you decide to use. The body doesn't get where it is usually in a hurry, so it will take a while to adjust. Unless there's been surgical intervention.
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Thanks both, your responses have cheered me up. Anyone else who can provide feedback, please do. My husband can't understand what I'm getting worked up about.....
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That's the man's attitude ? Print off 'hints for husbands' ........ hand it 2 him ;-)
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I've been doing the same thing fir about 2 months. GP said all looks OK after internal but having a scan just to check.
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Hi Jo, spoke to GP tonight and she's not worried but will give me a check on Fri and refer me for a scan. So same approach. Thx for sharing x
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Well done that GP - hang on2 her, she's a good 'un!
Let us know how you get on?
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Hi Jo, spoke to GP tonight and she's not worried but will give me a check on Fri and refer me for a scan. So same approach. Thx for sharing x
No problem hope all is OK
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Good luck, understand completely how you feel :tulips: going through this myself with my periods. I seem to be having a period all the time and I don't like it. Just waiting for the Dr to get back to me. Don't be afraid to keep contacting your Dr when you need to know some answers. It's hard at times trying to get an answer, getting through to a Dr is stressful enough, but keep trying... really hope things get better for you! We need to look after ourselves :foryou: :foryou:
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Hi,
I'm getting a scan on Monday to check my lining, as my periods seem to go on for days; although they're much lighter. My GP isn't worried and thinks it's perimenopause, but I am still nervous tbh, but trying to tell myself it'll be okay. Meanwhile I have just been signed off work for two weeks for "stress at home and work". My marriage is shakey and my husband honestly drives me insane, we can't seem to communicate and he doesn't seem to get how low and unhappy i've become. Work is relentless because we're under resourced, and my boss is not easy. I just want to stop for a while and feel like me again. The GP has doubled my antidepressants but maybe this is all hormones related. I just want to be taken care of and stop crying all the time. God I'd love to be 21 again... :'(.
Anyone going through similar?
S
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I’m sorry to hear you feel so bad.
I’m suffering with crippling anxiety. I cry every day, I have nagging thoughts of a very dark nature. Basically falling apart.
I ask myself every day, how can this be hormones… but it is just that.
I have gone on citalopram, but 6 weeks in now I don’t feel the benefit.
You are not alone… we stand with you. Keep reaching out. Xx
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Thanks Suzysheep. Sending a virtual hug.
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I went through a similar stage with periods, a bit of brown, then pale pink for several days, a couple of days 'proper' bleed then several more days with hardly anything but not stopping. It's good you're having a scan but I think it's far more likely to be peri. Agree with the 'advice for husbands', print it off and stick it under his nose. He needs to understand how bad it can be and that it isn't your fault. Many of us, me included, have felt like you do. It doesn't last forever, there will come a time when you feel better. Are you on HRT? If not perhaps have a discussion with your gp. It's made a big difference to my life.
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Lots probably SMD - peri-menopause seems to increase anxiety for some reason. Have you printed off 'hints for husbands' from the Forum? Hand it over ;-).
If you are suffering such severe anxiety then get appropriate anti-anxiety medication? HRT isn't the cure for anxiety, it's not designed for it. Replacement is for hormones and can take a while to kick in anyway. Some require HRT as well as appropriate medication to ease mental health issues.
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It depends on the anxiety. Mine came with peri, never had it before (and hope never to again, it's so debilitating). Caused by low oestrogen, completely cured with hrt. But if you had it before peri then some other medication may be appropriate.
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I’m perimenopausal and bleeding is all over the place unfortunately and can be worrying first.
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I didn’t get anxiety before Peri either, I didn’t know what anxiety was before I found this forum and I described anxiety as fear. It was my worse hormonal symptom and thankfully HRT cured it very quickly. I hope it never comes back.
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You could ask to be referred for a vaginally ultrasound as a 2ww? 2week wait is a quicker referral process. I was getting spotting for a year and then got referred quickly. Nothing was wrong thank God. So I am suggesting this so you can get seen quicker and not because anything bad is going on. I was told be consultant to rather increase my progesterone or get mirena coil. Phone your Surrey when they open tomorrow and ask to speak to GP.
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Hi all, I had an ultrasound scan this morning, outer and inner (joy). Everything looks fine so the consultant thinks my bleeding pattern is linked to hormones. Also said I can ask to see her in the future if things change again.
Feeling relieved and glad I got the referral rather than worrying myself for more weeks and months. I'd encourage anyone else to do the same.
Also the scanning process is fine, nothing to be scared of
Xx
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Tnx for the update!