Women's trouble ...

[windywillow]

I am in my early fifties. I hadn't had a period for about two years, then unexpectedly had one lasting two days, about two months ago.

For the last few days I have been experiencing stomach pains, they feel like period pains, but nothing is forthcoming.

Is this part of the change of life, or should I be asking the doctor to check it out?

TIA. x

[LoftyLottie]

I would check it out with your doctor. It is probably all part of the menopause, and erratic things like this can happen. However, it needs checking out.

Best Wishes

[Sqad]

This is not a part of change of life.
See your GP

[windywillow]

Thanks very much for replies. x

Sqad, what do you think - big deal or no big deal?

[windywillow]

Got to go out in a few mins, but will check for reply later. x

[Sqad]

"Big deal until proved otherwise"

First time that I have ever been asked to use that phrase....normally I am asked to STOP using it.

[Cathyhuns]

You should definitely go to the Docs. If you google "post menopausal bleeding" it will probably scare you but a simple test at the hospital can determine whether it's anything nasty or not. You should be seen within 2 weeks on the NHS.

[Cathyhuns]

Also, if it is anything nasty early diagnosis can often lead to a full recovery so go to Docs without delay.

[smudge]

I woud also advise you to see your GP windywillow.

Sqad says: "This is not a part of change of life".

How would you know that Sqad?

As I say, always best to ask for personal, professional advice.

Hope you feel better soon. -x-

[smudge]

*would

[ethandron]

squad is quite right, bleeding after 2 years of having none is most definately NOT part of the change of life and must always be checked out by the doctor. there are lots of reasons why it could be happening, the majority of which aren't serious, but it does need checking.

[Sqad]

smudge......see my comment under Woman's trouble in CB.

In answer to your question......I have my reasons, so let's just leave it at that shall we?

Professional advice is available on AB.

[smudge]

As I & others have said, your GP should be your first port of call, in the meantime, this may be of interest to you willow:

http://www.menopausetohealth.com/Bleeding_Afte r_Menopause.html

Take care. -x-

[LoftyLottie]

The problem is Sqad that we have no idea who anybody is on AB. They might well be professional, but they could just claim to be. It's fine to ask for advice on here about medical symptoms, but it is not OK to act on the advice about treatment etc. You should only trust your GP or other medical professionals that you know are qualified.

OK they might not all be wonderful or infallible but they are far more likely to be who they say they are!!

[Sqad]

Lofty...you point is well taken as it has been on many many occasions.

No, the need to see their GP first and it states that at the head of the Section......so why don't they.

No, they don't have to take the advice of posters, it is just that....advice. The same goes for the GP

Yes the posters can well have NO medical qualifications, but after a period of time, it is easy to sort the wheat from the chaff and believe me there is plenty of chaff.

When you see some of the answers, you feel duty bound to add your comments for the safety of the ABer.

[Panic Button]

Since Sqad's advice was see your GP, how can he (or she) be criticised for giving potentially amateur advice?

There can be no risk in following this course of action.

[ethandron]

do we not all understand that answers here are only peoples opinions? it's like asking a neighbour or friend for their opinion about something- you listen, think it over and then make your own decision what to do next. no-one should take any answers, from ANYONE here as being absolutely correct, no matter who they say they are or what they profess to do. but i think there are a number of people who give very good, sound advice based on experience as much as anything else.
just about everyone who has answered this thread has advised a visit to the doctor - good advice i'd say.

[LoftyLottie]

Panic Button I wasn't criticising Sqad at all. I was just commenting on Sqad's statement that there is professional advice given on here - but how do we know who is professional or who is just professing to be professional. I will give my opinion on things much as others will.

I do get the impression that some people come on here instead of going to their GP about quite serious issues and that could be quite dangerous.

[windywillow]

Many thanks to you all for replies and thanks for the link, smudge.

I know I am being daft - I just feel embarrassed in case the doc will need to examine me down below. I also know it is silly of me to drag my heels over my embarrassment - if something's wrong, quickest it is found out, better chance you have of getting it put right.

Sqad - I have always been able to see where you are coming from with your "no big deal from a medical point of view" comment, and would personally never be offended by it.

Thanks again all. x

[LoftyLottie]

Good luck windywillow. I know how you feel, but to a doctor it is all in a normal days work. No different from a garage mechanic looking at bits of a car engine!!

[windywillow]

Thank you Lottie. x