Post BC and periods/menopause or is it back?!

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Hi ladies,

I hope you are doing ok. I've not posted for a while, as completed my treatment in October last year for breast cancer (ER+ 3/8, her 2+, PR-), mastectomy, chemo and 12 months Herceptin. I was almost 48 when had first round of chemo and it put me into menopause. Hot flushes, the whole range of symptoms. Almost 19 months later I have a bleed. I go to GP and have a scan and they find a cyst on each ovary ( report says they look benign) but also what appears to be some thickening of uterine wall. I've now been referred for a hysteroscopy (although having to wait longer than the two weeks as they are so busy). Obviously, my mind is going crazy but I wonder how common it is for a period to return at my age or if the bleeding is more sinister. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who had something similar or periods return after a long absence.

Thanks in advance xx 

  • Hi there, welcome back to the forum. I'm one of the champions here in this group and I just noticed you've not had any responses yet, and as the site is busy, your post has dropped a few pages. My answer will bump it back up and hopefully one of the lovely people on here will be along soon with a response,

    Don't forget, you can also call the Macmillan chatline to talk things through with their experts. The number is 0800 808 0000. Best wishes 

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  • I honestly haven't got a clue. But good luck. My fingers and toes are all crossed

    Keep well everyone (and that's a order!)

    Love & hugs xxx

  • Hello,

    I'm new to the forum. I was diagnosed with BC in May 23, following my first mammogram (I was 51), no signs or symptoms. I received a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I took Tamoxifen for a while and then last December swapped to Letrazole. I'm writing because I've recently experienced post menopause bleeding  (last week), I've been bleeding since, visited GP and I've been referred to the hospital. I haven't had a period since about November 23, so it was quite a surprise. I wanted to reach out to you Moomin48 following your post.

    Thinking of you, take care xx