Hi Ladies,
I am feeling quite overwhelmed at the moment so am hoping to learn from others experiences. On Sunday, after 2 years of no period I woke up with a tummy ache and found blood when I went to the loo. So jokingly I told my friend that menopause sucks as my period came back. She suggested I made a appointment with the GP. When I contacted the surgery I was asked to come in that day and had an internal examination. The GP asked lots of questions and it seems that I have no other symptoms other than the bleeding which alternates between sticky dark brown and red, not very heavy though. My paternal grandmother died from womb cancer and my cousin had cervical cancer a few years ago.One thing of note is that I have had an upper back ache for a few months, usually starts at night, is really stiff but when I get up and move about it stops so likely unrelated. The GP tolD me she was referring to the hospital and wanted me to have blood test which I have booked in. The hospital rang me on Monday and asked me to attend 2 appointments, one on 14.12 for a scan and another in 23.12 but I have no idea what this is for. Can you ladies please share with me what symptoms you had, and from experience what I can expect at these appointments. Hubby wants to come with me but as I don’t really know what to expect I am kind of thinking this is routine and likely won’t need his support but if there is a possibility that I could be told at either of these appointments something could be wrong I think I’d like him to come with me. Any advice or experiences you could share will be appreciated
thank you, J
Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community
Waiting for appointments and then results is extremely stressful but try not too jump to far ahead and just concentrate on one step at a time.
I can see that you've also joined and posted in the womb cancer group and have had some lovely replies to your post there. In case you haven't seen the replies clicking here will take your straight to them.
Wishing you all the best
x
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