Hello…and a bit worried. ( sorry)

Bless you Gilly - definitely contact your GP asap. If it was me I wouldn’t hesitate at all. If your GP surgery has an E-consult facility, I’d advise doing that TODAY  as then it will be picked up first thing without you having to try and get through on the phone, It may even be picked up today if they have someone checking E-Consults, as well they might. I first contacted my GP by E-Consult re a very slight spotting episode - I got a phone call the next morning from a GP offering me a face to face the very next day. I was then put on a 2 week fast track for tests. It may be nothing but it may be something and you owe it to yourself to have it checked.

Hi Gilly, yes definitely pick up that phone as soon as possible. Any post menopausal bleeding, however slight, needs investigating and the sooner the better. It may be nothing, in which case good. But a lot of us here had very little sign that anything was wrong. If there is any doubt it’s best to get it looked at. I know a lot of us, when something is not right with our lady bits, ignore it in the hope it will go away. But just for your own piece of mind get it checked. You won’t be brushed off by your GP, they take this seriously. Take care.

Thank you for the replies ladies. 
no, our dr doesn’t have the facility to send a message I’ll have to wait in a phone queue tomorrow morning…… sigh….. 

never mind, I know I must. 
I’ve had no other discharge in between September and now, though, which is why I didn’t bother contacting the dr before. 
Chatting to others on here helps me though. 
Thank you. 

Hi Gilly,

I had a slight pink discharge, then 3 weeks later a streak of blood. It was then I decided to get checked out. I had no more discharge/bleed until my operation, so you can't tell what is going on. Fortunately my cancer was caught early and I just needed a hysterectomy.

In our practice you can ask for a duty doctor (holidays and weekends), who would then assess you and probably refer you. The last time we had to do this he didn't ring until 8.30pm, but he did ring and sorted us out. The whole doctor system (or lack of it) is really getting me down. I spent the best part of New Years eve chasing up a prescription that should have been sent on by the doctors on Dec 16th. They denied all knowledge of receiving it until about 2.30pm, when someone? rang me to say it had been sent off!!!!

Definitely get checked out. It may be nothing. xxx

xxx

Hi Gilly, just to double check I’d suggest looking on your GP’s website and looking for the words E-consult as it is widely available nowadays. Alternatively look for an email address as many surgeries use email nowadays especially since lockdown 

Gilly just so you know that you’re not being alarmist, the NHS website page for vaginal spotting post menopause  says to tell your GP even if it only happens once 

Hi Gill this sounds a bit like what happened to me.

If you cannot get through by telephone then go to GP surgery and explain you need duty doctor to see you or phone you at least.  Explain why  this will be put through the 2 week pathway as any bleeding could be sign of cancer. (Hopefully it's not)

But please persist until you get through to the doctor.

This has happened to me too, I couldn't get through to my surgery and when I did there were no appointments so I filled in the e-consult form online and the doctor rang me same day and referred me straightaway to the gynaecological department. Three days later I got a call from the dept offering me an appointment for an transvaginal ultrasound. 

Hope this helps 

M

Hi Gilly5. Why do these things always happen over a Bank Holiday.? Welcome to our little corner of the Online Community. Here you'll find a lovely group of supportive ladies who have all been exactly where you are now. A possibility of cancer diagnosis brings all sorts of stress and fears and if anyone can hold your hand and reassure you we will. We're all at the start, in the middle or the end of what can only be described as a roller-coaster ride. A ride no-one wants to get on.

As the other ladies have said, use the E-Consult facility, they normally open at 8am, I've found them very quick rather than trying to get through for an appointment. Normally GP's swiftly act on post menopausal bleeds and you should be referred on the 2 week wait cancer pathway. I naively thought it's be 2 weeks from go chat to seeing a consultant but there'll be lots of tests done before you'll reach that point. 

It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time. If you’re not sure what to write, just click on my username.

If you want to ask any of us any questions please come back and do so. There's always someone around and we can offer a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or listen to a rant, we’re here for you.

It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer. I found it invaluable on my journey. 

Click on the link I’ve created to find out more information covering diagnosis and treatments for Womb cancer.

You might also find this link to what to take in my overnight bag useful for when you have surgery.

It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. It's free to call on 0808 808 00 00  8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Have a look to see what is available by Clicking here .

There is also an Ask an Expert section, but you should allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

Sending you welcoming hugs, B xx 

Gilly, did you manage to get through to your GP surgery?