Ladies (gross topic)

Rxnwl · #1 02/04/07, 07:29 PM

Has anyone had a period a year after menopause? I had my last period over a year ago,now Im having brown blood discharge not a lot. Im 52 and feel fine.
For those of you who know my posts, you know I dont do doctors,dont trust them. Any experiences would be appreciated. Please, all I would like is experiences not suggestions to go to the doctor. Thanks

big rockpile · #2 02/04/07, 07:54 PM

Not a Lady but really don't sound right I would go see the Doc. I'm sorry though!

big rockpile

caroline00 · #3 02/04/07, 08:00 PM

my friend did and had to have a hysterectomy.

If you dont do docs, then maybe a naturepath or homeopath? They would either be able to treat you naturally or tell you how serious it might be.

or maybe call the county health dept and get a free pap smear? You'll be dealing with a nurse practitioner there.

Alice In TX/MO · #4 02/04/07, 08:04 PM

Have you taken a bunch of aspirin lately? Check the side effects on any herbs or supplements you are taking.

You need to go in for a check up anyway, I betcha.

Dianol · #5 02/04/07, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rxnwl

Has anyone had a period a year after menopause? I had my last period over a year ago,now Im having brown blood discharge not a lot. Im 52 and feel fine.
For those of you who know my posts, you know I dont do doctors,dont trust them. Any experiences would be appreciated. Please, all I would like is experiences not suggestions to go to the doctor. Thanks

I understand your feelings on dr's, but you make it very difficult to offer good advice. Bleeding at your age after menopause needs checking. How long since you had a pap smear? Feeling fine can change overnight.
Please please see a doc for a pap smear. There are now many female dr's who will understand better in a different way. Early detection can be crucial.
It may be nothing, and you'll feel much better afterwards.

I've been there,...done that.

God Bless

Dianne

danoon · #6 02/04/07, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by caroline00

my friend did and had to have a hysterectomy.

If you dont do docs, then maybe a naturepath or homeopath? They would either be able to treat you naturally or tell you how serious it might be.

or maybe call the county health dept and get a free pap smear? You'll be dealing with a nurse practitioner there.

Same thing happened to the wife. She is a nurse and just said its probably normal but you should have it checked out and you should be having a pap test every year anyway!! I generally listen to her medical advice not only because she has been a nurse since "69" but she's pretty sharp in that catagory. Now if she gives you advice on home repairs.. just ignore her and smile.

ellebeaux · #7 02/05/07, 12:58 AM

You know, I was just talking about this on Saturday - a friend said her mother got her period after not having it for two years. She was leaving on a cruise and she was wearing white. UGH! I imagine it's pretty normal. If it persists, of course, I'd go to a doctor and be checked out.

good luck

B.

Jenn · #8 02/05/07, 07:17 AM

It happens fairly often but it can be a sign of ENDOMETRIAL CANCER. Ignoring it is about as foolish and as big a gamble as ignoring a lump in your breast, but not one (a breast lump) that goes away- the bleeding not happening again does not mean it is much less likely to be a sign of cancer. Most doctors (an internist may not do this but an FP, or Gyne obviously will) would recommend an endometrial biopsy which is a quick slightly uncomfortable tiny tube inserted into the uterus and then a tiny bit of the lining sucked into that tiny (I mean under 1/8" wide) tube and sent to the lab for inspection by the pathologist to make sure it has no signs of cancer. Done in the doctor's office like a pap smear only a little more uncomfortable.

I suggest you call your doctor and ask what they suggest in case it is something different and easier than what I would tell my patients (the above). If you have no doctor I suggest you call a nurse or helpline about this, maybe the American Cancer society.

janandkenny · #9 02/05/07, 07:40 AM

my cousin is in her sixties and she started bleeding over the summer. Didn't think much of it, had no pain or anything and yes it turns out it was endometrial cancer ( contained) and is now undergoing chemo and radiation after that.

please go see a dr. Its a small thing to do to take care of yourself. I hope it turns out to be nothing.

jan

MarleneS · #10 02/05/07, 08:36 AM

Since you don't do doctors - I take it you have not likely had a pap smear or other physical exam in years if ever? What you just posted is one of the warning signs of cervical cancer, and I have no knowledge of a Naturalized or Homopathic practicioner having a quick fix for that.

Best of luck to you,
marlene

P.S. And just so you know you do all woman a disservice when you refer to any of our bodily events as gross

bgraham · #11 02/05/07, 09:47 AM

My mother had the exact same thing happen. She gets her pap smear every year but she was still freaked out. The doctors told her it was probably nothing but they needed to rule out cancer. She had an exam and an ultrasound and I think they may have done a biopsy and she did not have cancer. The problem was hormonal.

It probably is nothing to worry about... but you need to see someone about it. Uterine and ovarian cancer are very serious but can be cured if found early enough. Please have this checked out.

Beth

Vashti · #12 02/05/07, 10:07 AM

I certainly don't want to enter into a long discussion as to whether or not paps or docs are necessary. Personally I had cervical cancer diagnosed when I was 21 via pap, and am completely healed & fine now. I was a bit of a proponant for paps for quite awhile after that, but that was another time in my life.

My best advice would be for you to speak with other women that you know locally, young and old, and ask them for recommendations for a gyn locally. If other women trust him/her then it would make you feel more comfortable going to them regarding your concern. You might also want to simply go for a consultation initially, and only make an appointment for an exam after "feeling them out" and making sure that they understand not only your concerns regarding your physical condition, but also those that you may have regarding your care and the medical establishment in general. A trustworthy physician would be happy to discuss things with you first, and be willing to meet with you to address your concerns in advance of any physical examination.

Many blessings to you, I hope that you find that you are healthy, and that the bleeding is normal.

Maura · #13 02/05/07, 10:58 AM

Yes. Quite a surprise, isn't it?

It is normal, but just the same I think you should see a doctor, preferably a GYN. Get a pap smear, and all thel ittle things they do to you. Get a bone density test, it's just an x-ray. Instead of getting a mammogram, get a thermal image. thermal imaging is painless, and picks up tumors when they are too small for a mammogram to pick them up. If you see a doctor now, you will have a baseline from which to work should you end up sick later on.

mommagoose_99 · #14 02/05/07, 11:10 AM

I am sorry if this sounds rude but it is time for you to grow up. Your body is telling you that something is amiss and you need to get it checked out. I am 55 years old and I go for a physical every year. There is nothing wrong with a little preventive maintainence. God gave doctors the skill to heal but you have to give them that chance.
Linda

Rxnwl · #15 02/05/07, 11:54 AM

Thanks for all the responses. mommagoose 99, it isnt a matter of growing up I believe pap tests and mammograms are a billion dollar buisness, we have been coached for the last 25-30 years that this is the thing to do,every day of our lives we hear this on the radio, tv magazines and newspapers. If even half of the women quit having this done on a yearly bases, that would be a lot of money lost to the companys doing these tests. Im not willing to take teh chance and the word of a lab or radiologist that there is something wrong with me. I will let it ride for a while and see how it goes. Again thanks for all the responses.

rosehaven · #16 02/05/07, 01:55 PM

I would not have known I had a pre-cancerous area that would have gone into cervical cancer. Thank GOD I went and found out since I had been going every year for my exam. I had the area removed and two years later married and had a baby. NOW , all this to say IF i had not had the test, I would not be here. I don't like drs. at all, however I want to be around for my children and grandkids SO.......I go.

Hugs and Blessings

Dianol · #17 02/05/07, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rxnwl

If even half of the women quit having this done on a yearly bases, that would be a lot of money lost to the companys doing these tests.

And there would be many women die as a result !

Im not willing to take the chance and the word of a lab or radiologist that there is something wrong with me. I will let it ride for a while and see how it goes. Again thanks for all the responses.

I regret your decision. Catching these things early is crucial. If you ignore it and it spreads to vital organs....well....that may not turn out so well.
I think I speak for everyone of your friends on HT....Please have a pap smear done. please..

I pray you will change your mind.

Dianne

Anita in NC · #18 02/05/07, 02:55 PM

My mom went through menopause and then had some unexpected bleeding after not having periods for a long time. She was straight up the doctors to get it checked out and a good thing to as she had uterine cancer. Since they caught it early she had a total hysterectomy and didn't require any further treatments.

I'd go get it checked out just to be sure.

chicken · #19 02/05/07, 03:57 PM

I'm 58 and just menopaused a year now myself. I still get the same thing you are experiencing every few months or so. I have been to the doctor in December for my annual check-up and he says this occasionaly discharge is not uncommon.

Grandmotherbear · #20 02/05/07, 04:16 PM

My experience is not yours. My body is not your body. I get an internal by a NP (nurse practioner) annually.
I had menses after menopause when I went somewhere for at least 48 hours with my Boy Scout troop. I do not have cancer. I believe it was a female reaction to all the testerone 13-21 year males exude.
I have also had a brownish discharge (not bleeding but foul) with vaginosis. It happens in the tropics. I selfmedicate with betadine solution. as needed.
I have also mensed once when under 3 different kinds of personal and professional stress.
Last year (2006) was the FIRST year I didn't have menses when doing the wilderness canoe trip with Boy Scouts. YAY!
Thanks for the reminder I should call my NP fpr a May appointment...