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Went to see my GP yesterday for my HRT review and to speak to her about bleeding which has been happening on/off the last week. I am almost 53 and had the Implanon implant removed February 2024 (I'm not sexually active). Been on HRT patches for around...
Hi all, I'm hoping someone here in a similar situation might be able to answer some questions. I've been on continuous hrt patches for about 2 years. My last proper period was mid April 2024. Since then nothing. Until 3 weeks ago when I had a day and...
Hello, I ve just joined the community thanks to my peer on health unlocked PBC. I was diagnosed with autoimmune liver disease three years ago. And was doing quite alright. 2 weeks ago I had a biopsy of polyp and curetage of the endometrium. Was called...
I can't keep up with the rate things change! Had a phonecall today and after reviewing my MRI results (not that it appears to have spread or anything), the team have said they do not see the point in putting me through the hysteroscopy, removal of womb...
I thought I would give an update now that I’m one week post op. I found the first few days quite hard particularly as I couldn’t sleep , I have to admit I would have been more than happy to have had a couple more days care in the hospital particularly...
Had my hysterectomy yesterday . All went well . Felt nauseous in recovery and had some oxygen and catheter for urine . Back on ward by afternoon . Just had one tummy injection to prevent blood clots last night and back on my prescribed blood thinners...
had a stressful day
Hello, in Aug 2024 I had *very* slight spotting that I blamed on hormones, uti, etc but went in and Dr immediately suggested a biopsy. Results came back w/ an aggressive grade 3 endometrial cancer. From there I thankfully had a family member on/gyn who...
Hello there, I don't post on here often, but would love to hear from anyone who has had similar physical issues and if so, was there a solution ? I had a hysterectomy a month ago, after battling with endometrial cancer. The surgery went well and I...
I’ve been told I need a total hysterectomy plus removal of the omentum ( fatty apron type covering of organs). Has anyone had this fine? I’m really scared.
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