Harriet, I booked in with a gynecologist after I noticed post-menopausal bleeding. Like you, he took my symptoms seriously. We really must be persistent in working with medical providers who listen to us. Cheers to you and your experience. I was scheduled for a total hip replacement in mid-September. I just received a phone call from Orthopedics to change that date to mid-November. Still standing. A new expression for me. I like it.