I’m really new to this and I’m scared

Hi Deexy,

Firstly, try not to panic. Your bleeding could be to do with anything. I had similar things when my menopause started. I didn't know if I was coming or going!! When I really did have cancer it was less dramatic, actually. My advice is to keep busy until you have some definite results, then deal with whatever. xxxxx

Bless you, I know it’s easy for me to say, but try not to worry too much and just wait for the scan. I hear you that it’s scary but there’s so many other things it could be and STOP GOOGLING. Googling won’t help you and it will rob you of today’s joy. 

Hi . We all agree here don't consult Dr Google. You'll scare yourself sill with outdated information. Once you have your scan they'll investigate further with probably a hysteroscopy where they'll insert a camera into the womb.

It's early days yet but come back and tell us how the scan went. I hope the bleeding and cramps have stopped.

Hugs, Barb x

Thankyou so much for your words of encouragement I feel I have invaded your space with my concerns I wish I had an ounce of courage like what I have read from the ladies on this page. 

Hi . Believe me we didn't start with the courage, we all gained it from the support here.

You haven't invaded our space, feel free to read any posts and hopefully pick up a few tips.

Once you hear more after your tests I'm sure we'll be able to help.

Big hugs, Barb xx

Hi Deexy,

Please don't feel like you've invaded anyones space. Ive had two episodes of post menopausal bleeding 3 years after menopause, both of which turned out to be false alarms. The ladies on here are wonderful, they helped me immensely and I know they'll help you too.

Its easy for me to tell you to stop googling but I know its difficult not to, however it really doesn't help. Its the not knowing that's the worst, once you know what you're dealing with, things become bearable x

Just quick update 

I had an internal scan on Monday was phoned today that I need a hystoscopy (whatever it’s called) my womb lining is thick 10.2mm and I have fluid filled areas and need biopsies so now I’m in full melt down mode. 
waiting for my appointment I don’t even know what to expect I never heard of one of these till today

Hi Deexy. Sounds like this would be a hysteroscopy? In which case, it's a camera through the cervix and into the womb to take a look around. It seems to be another of the indignities we go through on the way to getting a diagnosis. Now, some folks can tolerate this without anaesthetic and some can't, and please note it is not a competition...  I think it is just a case of how you are built! If you find it intolerable, let them know. I have had this done twice, both times under general anaesthetic. Both times I got my results a few weeks afterwards. Good luck, it should get you some answers. LR.

Hi Deexy

Probably all of us here have had a hysteroscopy. It's a procedure where a narrow telescope with a light and a camera on the end is passed into your womb through your vagina and cervix so they can see the inside. Biopsies are taken with another narrow tube that uses suction. They ask you to cough while they do this and so I wasn't aware of them being taken. I was also asked to cough at the beginning and she said, "I'm in!".

It's usually carried out in outpatients or as a day case. Some women have it under general anaesthetic. I had it in outpatients and, whilst it was uncomfortable, I didn't find it too bad. The appointment is usually 30 minutes, but the procedure itself often doesn't last that long. For investigations it may only last 5-10 minutes. If you find it too uncomfortable they will stop at any time, and then arrange for you to have it done under GA. Because it was obvious to the consultant who did mine what the result was, she told me there and then. Officially, I was given my biopsy results 4 days afterwards.

Everyone is different in their tolerance of it. Some ladies find it too uncomfortable, I didn't, and neither did my daughter, who had one this week. We both went back to work afterwards. They recommend you take 2 x paracetamol and 2 x ibuprofen an hour beforehand to help you tolerate it. You can bleed a bit afterwards - this is normal. 

I hope this helps. Knowledge is power! I hope you don't have to wait too long either for the procedure or for the results, and that the results are what you hope for. Don't forget we're here for you to answer questions or simply empathise. Good luck x

Hi Dexy Lots of good advice and experiences from our lovely ladies. The first time I had a hysteroscopy was 6 years ago when I had polys removed I did find it very uncomfortable so the procedure was stopped and I had to go back a week later when the procedure was completed but with local anaesthetic which was fine.

When i went in for my recent hysteroscopy I just asked for local anaesthetic which they did and it was pretty painless to be honest.

I hope it goes well and you get your results quickly.

Best wishes

Robin xx