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Fibroids and vaginal bleeding

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Sep 5, 2023 | Replies (13)

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@naturegirl5

@leeosteo I’m presuming that you posted your question here because you are concerned you might have a gynecological cancer?

I was 67 when I noticed spotting/bleeding over a few days. I also had fibroids that were removed during a D & C about 10 years prior to that. I went to the gynecologist when I saw the spotting. About one month later I develop cramps that were unlike any I’d had since the age of 13 or 14. By then I was already scheduled for another D & C and hysteroscopy. After the D & C all the symptoms went away. However, the biopsy showed endometrioid adenocarcinoma.

My advice to you is to get that checked out as soon as you can. It could be fibroids but it could be something else. If I were you I’d insist on a follow up that could include the following which is what I had: ultrasound (that showed a thickened endometrial lining and two small fibroids), and then the D & C/hysteroscopy. My gynecologist thought I did not have the risk factors for endometrial cancer but actually I did. I had a late menopause (after the age 55) and never had children. Two risk factors.

Will you call or make an appointment with your gynecologist on Monday?

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naturegirl5, this is an update on my situation. After a lengthy discussion with my gyn we agreed to have hysteroscopy with D&C. The procedure was this past Monday. A 1.5 cm polyp was removed from inside my uterus. The polyp and lining were sent out for testing. I should have results in 1-2 weeks. The procedure went well but I'm still dealing with lingering anesthesia effects. I was given a cocktail of fentanyl, anti-nausea meds and tylenol. I was in recovery longer than planned because I couldn't keep water or crackers down. I was given a scopolamine transdermal patch to ease the nausea, which I removed 24 hrs after surgery. I've been having bad headaches and some dizziness starting day 2 post op. I am dehydrated from the anti-nausea meds so am slowly hydrating and alternating tylenol and advil as suggested by post op nurse. Scheduling my follow up appointment with my gyn today.