well not all bad news but need some support advice. I am now 55 ,early onset menopause 37 was on elleste combo till 51, changed to tibolene had lots spotting but had 9 months no spotting ,after 2 years saw a gynaecologist had lots test to check nothing sinister all ok biopsy scans checked cervix womb thickness ok. So said tibolene wasto low as my oestrogen 44 and early menopause I will always need hrt , I lowered for all the scares so happy to change , went onto patch 50 progesterone at night 100and testogel still bled every 2 weeks she said settle and discharged me from the clinic . Went back gp as spotting light blood since sept so 3 weeks ago changed to a combination patch evorel patch norethist 170mcg estradiol 50 , the 100 progesterone at night made me sleepy morning , so far this ok apart from only had 6 days free no bleed , I know only been 3 weeks , my question to all you lovely experienced lady’s who come on here is this ok and shoul I give it time, what reassuring I have had tests but will it settle down been 3 months in total since I saw a consultant and 3 weeks since I changed again to this patch , I also have testogel daily which is amazing , gives me lots energy and great for the mojo not that I had a problem any way but it was given to me for skin muscle tone so that great . Look forward to some answers
Did you ever have spotting after a bowel movement? I am 56 and perimenopausal. I get this once in the morning only. The more websites you read, the more convinced you are that you may have cancer. I’ve spotted now for 4 months and will see a Gynea shortly. I am very anxious and scared xx
Yes but I spot fir 5 days like a period so not from my bowel
It is so common to spit on menopause try not to worry cilla but always good to get checked like I did to rule out any thing bad lots things it can be polyps hormone imbalance like mine , are you on hrt ? 😀
Not on anything yet except Vagifem. just spotting daily. This is only when I go to the toilet. It’s not coming from my bowel. It’s when I wipe myself. The fact it’s happening daily worries me. The amount of online research I’ve read had buried me almost, it’s all cancer related. However if I’m told it’s OK, I could easily live with this because it’s not heavy bleeding by any means. I’ve already had a clear smear and pelvic exam and internal. So far so good. I had a period last week after missing 3, but the spotting has been there for 4 months.
Hi cilla that is exactly same as me just small amount daily but I have had on off for 3 years with say 2 weeks max no bleeding in the last 6 months so that is why I had all tests that youwill have and I was like you so worried it was cancer but 90% of all cases it is not and daily bleeding is more than likely the vagifam and an imbalance ..I also have the cream it does sound so similar to myself ,a hormone imbalance but us women read to much and think the worst all the time.( understandable ) I Wish you luck let me know how you get on but please try not to worry easier said than done ..I do think same as myself as I know lots women like you & I .xx
Thanks for this, really appreciated.
Strangely enough I was prescribed Vagifem to stop the bleeding but I feel it’s made it worse.
It’s reassuring to know that many women have bleeding whereby it’s not cancer related.
I’ve now noticed that it’s worse when I strain myself during BM but it’s not enough to wear a pad that’s for sure. I pray it’s the perimenopause and at nearly 57 years of age this is well over due xx
Just another thing, if it came to the stage where I need a biopsy, would they numb the area if I asked?
I have a low cervix and have always found smears a painful experience. Also I’ve had anxiety and tension all my life and take anti depressants long term xx
Sorry to hear that cilla , just tell them you are anxious and have those health anxeity s from previous smears , I did have an biopsy without anasetic but I was ok with it just a slight tugging , do you know I read t9 take a pain killer before you go parecetomol then ibuforen so I did and had little pain ,but my sister had one couple weeks back and like you has problem with cervix , they were lovely with her ..progesterone is what helps bleeding . Wrote a list of questions I always do that as going into early menopause at 37 I needed to know all about it and hrt now is Widley prescribed . Any time message me we will get you through this ..menopause is so new to us lady’s and we all individuals so good we have these forum to ask questions but somet8mes not always a good thing as you read some horror story’s and can make it worse . X
I hope your sister had good results. Your tests are over, that must be a relief xx
Yes it was but I can sympathise with you ..yes my sister is going on holiday so won’t get her results till she back in 3weeks .x
Did your sister find the biopsy traumatic?
No she was fine she has had one before . Xx