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Suspected Endometrial Cancer: Cervix won't open to do biopsy
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 29, 2023 | Replies (98)Comment receiving replies
Hi All:
I just wonder if any of you had vaginal bleeding of any kind, I have never had that at all and went through menopause at age 52. No discharges of any kind since! I have to have the endometrial biopsy, but do have a bit of a narrow cervix opening. I would be terrified if I ever saw such bleeding, but does this procedure cause bleeding?
A little scared since I have not seen a period in 17 years--I am 69 and have never even had vaginal pain during sex of any kind---should I still be worried? Thanks in advance for your comments.
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@fairygodmother I was post-menopausal at age 58. So, no bleeding after that age. I noticed spotting two times within a week when I was 67 years old and figured I needed to get checked. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer after hysteroscopy and D & C and I learned that spotting or bleeding is a symptom. I didn’t have an endometrial biopsy in the office. I’ve since learned that vaginal bleeding after menopause is not normal and should always be checked out.
The procedure itself (D & C) does cause some bleeding and this was in my discharge information. It’s not surprising given what is involved in a D & C however it went away within a day or two.
It’s normal to be frightened of a biopsy. When you think about it a biopsy isn’t something you do frequently and you might be frightened of not only the procedure but of what could be found. I kept telling myself that it was normal to feel anxious under these circumstances. I didn’t try to push the anxiety away or block it out of my mind as I’ve had too much experience with anxiety so I know that doesn’t work for me. Instead, I accepted that my feelings were there and I did practices and strategies to calm myself.
When are you scheduled for the biopsy? May I ask why you are having the biopsy?
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Yes I have abnormal bleeding and endometrial thickness...had a failed biopsy in dr office and in hospital due to my cervix would not open. Some women have taking a pill before biopsy to open cervix but I decided against it cuz of side effects. In ly case I'm going for a 2nd opinion. I was just told bout my blood in urine last year but on my records it shows I've had this since 2016 so doubt it's cancer after this long.