The last time I posted here was 4 years ago...In August of 04 I had my last period. Nothing since....now...I woke up Wednesday morning having to go to the bathroom and there was some spotting. I've had cramping...the only time I see the spotting is when I wipe after going to the bathroom...or when i go theres some red streaks in the toilet. Its a very small amount of blood. Nothing showing other than that. Tuesday at work...I did alot of heavy heavy lifting that I don't usually do...could I have caused this in anyway???????????? Can't get into the dr until next Tuesday morning....I am stressing myself to no end. I just lost a daughter to cervical cancer 4 months ago and going crazy at this end. Anyone please help??????????
Kathi

Kathi: I am so sorry for your loss. When was your last pap smear? Was it normal? You know as well as anyone, I'm sure, that cervical cancer is usually very slow growing. Any post menopausal bleeding must be investigated, but don't jump to conclusions. Any reason you can't get into your doctor sooner? (Did you tell them you are very upset...maybe you could get on the cancellation list?)

Lots and lots of women here have had bleed post and it's usually nothing. I understand why you are traumatized by this, and I feel for you. Try to stay calm. Do what you can to get seen asap, and beyond that, it's out of your control...try to keep busy...down time is bad time right now.

Keep us posted!

Thanks Robin, My last one was 2 years ago...and it was normal. The doctor is booked...my regual doctor when ahead and had me come in for a round of blood work so that wouldn't have to be done when I went in. I would initailly have regarded it due to stress but the cramping is throwing me off. Thats why I wondered if I could have done something with all the lifting. Thanks again,
Kathi

Kathi,

I am so sorry for your loss, that must be so very difficult! I agree with what Robin said above, you are right to get things checked out. It is a good possibility that you have just had a little increase in hormones causing a mini period. Try your hardest not to jump to the worse case scenario - however under your particular circumstances nobody is going to blame you for doing exactly that. It is good your blood test results will be at the doc's office when you have your appointment.

If things change, get any worse, take yourself to the ER. Otherwise, keep busy and try not to dwell on it.

(((((Kathi))))
I can't be of any help - just want to send you loads of hugs and tell you how sorry I am about your daughter. I understand your pain and fear and am praying for you.
I've had a little bit of cramping now and then without spotting though - my last period was nearly 6 years ago, but our hormones still fluctuate.
God bless you with peace,
Jonie

Dear Kathi - I really can't be of much help either, because I'm not post yet (I'm SO hoping it will be VERY soon). But, I HAVE done a lot of reading on this forum and it seems like nothing is impossible. Many women seem to have post-meno bleeding and it turns out to be one last gasp of estrogen. Definately get it checked out, but chances are, you're fine. I sincerely feel awful about the loss of your daughter - that must be absolutely devastating. I am truly sorry. Try to keep yourself occupied until your appt. (I know, easier said than done. I am the queen of worry, too.)

Thanks to all of you...for replying...Hopefully everything will work out...I'm one of those nuts that imagine the worst before it ever happens and then spend the whole time stewing on it.
Anyone that would like to go to my daughters memorial site..please feel free to
www.mem.com
and type in Margaret Byers
theres a movie you can watch of her growing up...
It was very devastating....she was a beautiful person inside and out...I miss her terribly...
Thanks to everyone for their concern,
Kathi

Kathi,

My heart is broken for you... The movie is beautiful. What a gorgeous girl Maggie was.

I agree with the other Sisters and want to encourage you that it's unlikely you have something serious going on. You are wise to check it out, but try not to fret too badly, Sweetie. Just go in and have your doc take a look, and then you will be able to relax.

(((A MILLION HUGS))), and again, I'm so sorry about Maggie.

JJ

Thankyou so much for visiting her site....those last pictures at the cemetary were her birthday...he released 35 balloons some with birthday cards attached in care of heaven to her...she was my oldest. I love to see in the guest part when someone has visited...so thankyou again.
Kathi

Hi Kathi

Let me start off by saying that I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. That is a pain I can't begin to even imagine. I hope you find peace.

Both my paternal aunts started bleeding four years after menopause. One sister had four periods in a row. Both were checked out by the doctor and given a clean bill of health. It may put your mind at ease to have your endometrial lining tested. That is what my aunts did and were both relieved to find that everything is normal. I would make an appointment with your doctor. I'm sure everything will be fine.

enjoy your evening
Tara

(((Kathi)))
I'm in tears - that movie is so beautiful and Maggie so special.
I pray that God will give you peace,
Jonie

Hi Kathi, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I recently had spotting just as you described, after going to the toilet although I wasn't post menopausal, I had gone ten months without a period. My GP refererred me for an internal scan and a biopsy, both were fine, just a small fibroid, but the GP did say it is not uncommon to have some bleeding post menopause but it is important to have it checked out. Also I had just started at the gym prior to the spotting so like you wondered whether the exertion had triggered it. Please try not to worry but do get it checked as soon as possible to put your mind at rest. Thinking of you

Ballerina

Kathi,

So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the heartache that comes with any loss but the loss of your child! My heart goes out to you and your family and your beautiful daughters children. They say that it does get easier to cope with each passing day. The video was beautifully done.
Take Care,
Anita

Just wanted to let you know that I just went through this about 6 months ago . Same exact symptoms. Getting an appointment and the waiting is the worst. I have my PAP every year about the same time and since it was time for this year's that was the first thing they done. It was normal - then they did an ultrasound which showed a small fibroid - had for years I guess - then they did an hysterscopy and a biospy (no fun -but over very fast) which came back normal. What was so bad was that it took them about 6 or 7 weeks to get this done. All this time you are stressing out. Then when I had the biospy they did not bother to call me and would not have if I had not called them. If it was me I would say lets go for the biospy and get that out of the way. I am sure it is nothing but I know what you are going through, like we don't have enough stress already. Shirley

My dear 'Kathi049'

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter.I cannot pretend to know how it feels but I can imagine.The stress and sorrow have obviously left you very anxious.
I hope that you and your family have some peace.You are all in my prayers

I too am Post Menopausal and have suffered from spotting and some red bleeding usually wiped on tissue.I always have the full check up.Nothing!Please do not stress out too much as it is a very common thing in Post Menopausal women.

Of course,you are very wise to have it checked out but am betting that all will be well.Many Gynos. agree that even past Menopause ovaries will have alittle fling and give all the feelings of a period coming on

Stay strong,my love
Please keep us posted
Warm Hugs
Elizabeth

Thankyou all once again...everyone of you are so special to take the time to help me thru this. Today most of the spotting stopped...but I still have quite a bit of cramping..Thursday I go in for the results of all the blood work and Tuesday is to the gyn. I'll be glad when its this time next month...
Kathi

Kathi,

Let us know how your tests go, okay? We're all rooting for you.

(((HUGS)))

JJ

Hello - I too would like to add my condolences on your loss and best wishes to you in finding out what is wrong with you physically. Look at all the wonderful ladies here offering you support at this time - I hope you have found some comfort in that.

I hope you can try and stay calm by deep breathing - from your stomach and not your chest - saying to yourself that the moments that present themselves to you right now are sufficient. When I feel stressed out and worried it is what I do. You will get to the bottom of this - just gonna take time.

Sincerely
Suzanne

Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss.....
After 2+ years without a period, yesterday, I started spotting--the exact same thing you mentioned. Light spotting, just a smear...but cramping in the uterus and pain in the lower back....I was in shock that this could happen. Thought I'd never need a pad ever again in my life...
but after reading through the message board, I see that this type of thing can happen. I'm gonna just go with it, not get upset or nervous.
Given your daughter's cancer, I can see why you might be upset. Just breathe, pray, stay close to the women on PS--get support via the chat room--until you can go to your doctor on Tuesday.
Hugs,
Tawanda

Alright...I just came back from the doctors....blood work and urinalysis all came back fine..he said there was blood in the urine and he has to assume it was coming from the uterus since there was no infections going on with me. He had me do another one before i left the office to see if there was still some in there but I won't get those results back until tomorrow. I was hoping maybe a uti...no such luck. Still not seeing anymore blood but still some cramping...still scared.....
kathi

Oh-please accept another hug from a "sister". I have experienced so many losses with my close family, no one can understand your own personal loss-but know we are here for you. Stress and grief can cause so may individual physical causes. I so believe society today really undermines the grief process- and how it can effect you both physically and mentally. The mind is a mystery. bless you always-skardekat

I too am sending my very sincere heartfelt condolences to you. I don't know what to say more than may God be with you in your time of sorrow. Know that she is with the lord enfolded in his arms. I will watch the movie of her. May you know of no more sorrow in your life.

sincerely, Joyce

Dear kathi

Glad that there are no infections going on and that you are not seeing any blood

The Doctor is right to be conscientious so let us hope it is a small problem,my dear.

Do keep us posted
Warm Wishes
Elizabeth

Kathi,

I agree it's good news that it's not an infection, even tho' in a way, that would have eased your concerns - you can rule that out, and get on with the further testing.

Given what you have been through, it would not be surprising if your body has had a recent hormonal "surge." Just the stress you must have been living through in the past year, Sweetie. (((BIG HUGS)))

We are all here with you. Please let us know what you find out, okay? I assume you're going in for testing this week?

Love to you, and sending up prayers that all is well,

JJ

Okay....went to the gyn today...she went ahead and did a pap and a biopsy while I was there...she said the results should be in by next Tuesday. But that she really didn't think it was cancer...everything seemed normal. She said if everything comes back fine next week then she will go ahead and schedule me for a sonogram. Really crampy now and spotting from it though so going to lay down for a bit. I'm just glad its over with. She said your gonna feel a bit of a cramp...well it wasn't just a bit...I thought I was coming up off that table. Anyways...I just wanted to let everyone know what happenned today...and thank each and everyone of you so much for answering me....
Kathi

Kathi,

I know how long the wait will be until Tuesday.
I hope everything turns out fine for you.
We are here for you.

Hugs,

Arla.

Dear Kathi

Thank you for keeping us informed and pleased that things seemed very normal.I have a good feeling that you are going to be just fine so please let us know Test results when they come in

You are on my Prayer list

Warm Wishes
Elizabeth

(((((((((((Kathi)))))))))))
Praying that the results are just fine!
God bless you with confidence and peace,
Jonie

Kathi,

Glad you got that testing done (tho' so sorry it was so painful ).

We're waiting with you until you get your results. Meanwhile, cherish your family's love tomorrow during your Thanksgiving gathering. You sound like you have a beautiful tribe.

Love,
JJ

Alrighty....everything...the pap and biopsy came back normal. Now she dosn;'t want to do anything else right now...said lets wait and see if anything else happens. I'm still a little on pins and needles even though everything came back fine. I guess cause theres still no answers. I wanna know why this happenned. Still a little discomfort but no major cramping. Anxiety levels are still a little high...I think I need to ask for something to calm me down a bit. Thankyou ladies for everything...you all have been so kind and caring.
Hugs,
Kathi

Kathi,
This is great news, I am so happy for you.
And yes, ask for something for the anxiety, you have been through so much.

Hugs,
Arla.

Kathi,

It is GREAT news that they found nothing!

I do understand how you are still apprehensive - has the bleeding completely stopped? I'm assuming so?

If it starts up again, you can persist and go back to the doctor. Still, it is very possible that the enormous stress of the past year caused your hormones to act up... We hear of women on Power-Surge getting spotting years after their last period. They wisely have it checked out, but sometimes it really is just a hormonal spike, and never happens again.

We remain with you, dear Friend. Let us know how you're doing.

((BIG BIG HUGS)))

JJ

Hi Kathi,
I had the same thing also, I'm 55 and haven't had a period in 3 years, then all of a sudden, spotting, then a heavy period. Had the biopsy, no cancer. But my gyn said it was 'atrophic emdometrium'. It was a normal process, comes with aging. Its the lining of the unterus deteriating and being shed like a period. I was scared to death too, sure I had uterine cancer.

Kathi,

I never saw this thread before today. I'm so sorry about the loss of your daughter. I was wondering how you were doing? Is everything back to normal?

Hugs,
Karen

Dear Kathi

Praise the Lord.Now please do get something for that Anxiety
Sometimes the plain fact is that the reason for these Menopausal issues is still not really well researched so we never reeally know what happened.

God Bless
And stay well
Elizabeth