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Period started again after 12 years and endometrial ablation.

Posted by amynan5548 @amynan5548, Apr 17, 2021

Had an endometrial ablation at around 35yrs. Now 50 and period started yesterday, is that normal. Can not find anything online close to that.

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noelles | @noelles | Jun 1 11:41am

I would definitely attain a second opinion. My bleeding (I am 81) after 4 years of no pap smears (recommendation by Medicare) started and pap smear (which Medicare refused to reimburse even after information supporting the Pap Smear) revealed precancerous and possible reverting to cancer cells in the short term. My surgeon OB/GYN spoke personally to the pathologist. Long story short, I received a total hysterectomy after 3 biopsies (two were surgical with anesthesia). From my point of view I wouldn’t “play around” with this complication.

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noelles | @noelles | Jun 1 11:43am
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@amynan5548

Hello and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Those of us in the Connect community aren’t medical professionals but we are able to draw on our experiences to help answer questions.

Having a period re-appear after 15 years would be a shocker. I’m sure that was an unexpected surprise for you! I wouldn’t even have anything on hand for that occasion anymore. I’d have to rummage through drawers in my daughter’s old room or old purses in hopes of finding a pad. LOL

When is the last time you’ve seen your gynecologist? Are you having cramps too?
Honestly, if that were me, I’d be making a phone call for an appointment. Just for peace of mind. Anytime we have a radical change in our bodily functions is worth a look-see.

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I wouldn’t call that a period. I would call it abnormal bleeding.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Jun 1 12:02pm
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I am going through the bleeding after 12 years of an ablation and it’s continuing to get worse and last longer than usual so I’m hoping to have some relief soon!

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@xrayxjay9812 Have you made an appointment with your gynecologist? What is your age? If you are perimenopausal then this is indeed worrisome. If you are postmenopausal then bleeding isn’t normal and you should get in to see your gynecologist as soon as you can.

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xrayxjay9812 | @xrayxjay9812 | Jun 8 10:14am
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@xrayxjay9812 Have you made an appointment with your gynecologist? What is your age? If you are perimenopausal then this is indeed worrisome. If you are postmenopausal then bleeding isn’t normal and you should get in to see your gynecologist as soon as you can.

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I have and I'm 38 as of February but my bleeding seems to vanish Everytime I see my Doctor , kinda like when you take your car to the mechanic and it doesn't do that thing ya know?

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Jun 8 12:21pm
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I have and I'm 38 as of February but my bleeding seems to vanish Everytime I see my Doctor , kinda like when you take your car to the mechanic and it doesn't do that thing ya know?

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@xrayxjay9812 Yes, it does seem kind like taking your car to the mechanic and that « noise » is gone.

Even if your bleeding seems to go away I would still want to talk with the doctor about it. That’s me. I’d ask if there are tests that can done to see why this keeps happening. Am I péri-menopausal? Would the doctor recommend an ultrasound to look for something that might explain this? If I didn’t get answers that helped from the doctor I’d want another opinion.

What do you think you might do next?

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