Post Menopausal Bleeding

[jubieanna]

I had my last period about 3 years ago. On Tuesday I started bleeding, it is quite heavy. All smears up to date and clear. Should I be worried?

[queen 1954]

its not normal to bleed after 3 years so you should get it checked out but try not to worry.theres some good info on this site.let us know how you get on.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postmenopausal-bleeding-or-spotting/Pages/Introduction.aspx

[jubieanna]

Will do queen thank you. I'm off to bed now. Thanks everyone x

[jubieanna]

Have rung the doctors. No appointments available today unless it's urgent. I'm booked in for Monday.
Thanks all.

[Peter Pedant]

No you should not be worried and yes you should get a check up at your Doctors.

[jubieanna]

Thank you Peter. I'm trying not to worry.

[anneasquith]

Monday be fine jubie, let us know how you get on .

[jubieanna]

I will anne. I have my son's 18th to take my mind off it all tomorrow!

[jubieanna]

Update: have been referred to gynaecology clinic to have a check up as doctor said any bleeding after 12 months is abnormal and best checked.

[anneasquith]

good , that would be normal procedure jubie. hope you don't have to wait too long, but remember in most cases nothing too sinister is found.

[cupid04]

Might be fibroids causing your symptoms.

[jubieanna]

Dr said it would be a couple of weeks Anne. She said it was a common problem so I'm not going to worry myself unnecessarily x

[jubieanna]

What are they cupid?

[cupid04]

Hope all goes well for you jubieanna. A scan should soon put your mind at rest.

[cupid04]

Just harmless growths some women get during the menopause. But if they get big they can cause bleeding symptoms.

[cupid04]

No good at doing links jubienna...perhaps someone else can help.

[jubieanna]

Ah right. I'm sure everything will be ok. Thanks for the support x

[jubieanna]

Don't worry I'll google it tomorrow. I'm off to bed now. Night all

[cupid04]

Try not to worry....sometimes you can have too much information and make yourself worry unnecessarily. xx

[Maydup]

Fybroids are common harmless growths in the womb. 1 in 4 of us have them and they can be sen on an ultra scan. I used to go for a scan along with the pregnant ladies to have mine measured. Eventually once PM they shrink and disappear.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/fibroids-leaflet

[Mamyalynne]

Hi Jubieanna, glad to hear they are investigating, fibroids are a strong contender and soon dealt with - take care. x