I’m worried!

I would have thought this is just precautionary on your GPS behalf and you would have had other symptoms if something else was going on. That said it is always better to get things investigated the sooner you’re checked the sooner you can put your mind at ease. Hope all is well.

It’s so normal to be worried given your circumstances. You’ve done all the right things and fingers crossed it can be explained and treated if need be.
I had spotting after the menopause and was taken in for a small operation to check things out, I had a few polyps which they removed, I hope things work out for you. Take care x

Thank you @Mattsmum2
and@Doodle.
My mind is going into overdrive.

It is far more likely to be nothing but going for a scan will put your mind at rest. We all think the worse when it comes to health.

Try to do things that keep your mind occupied, hopefully, the appointment will be soon.

It sounds like the doctor is following routine procedure to just make sure. The spot of blood could have come from your cervix or anywhere. I do understand why you are concerned. I think most people would be and that it's a normal feeling. Hopefully you don't have to wait too long for the scan and will have your mind put at rest.

I'm not an expert but I think if what they found 13 years ago was anything, you'd have most likely known all about it by now. If they were concerned it seems unlikely they wouldn't have followed it up again too.

Vaginal atrophy can cause bleeding, especially after sex, and can be treated. Obviously sensible to have the checks, but much more likely to be due to the VA. Try to keep a sense of perspective, but I know in your shoes I would be letting my imagination run riot! Hooe you don't have to wait too long.

Try not to worry, though I know it’s not easy, and be guided by the GP’s response. She wasn’t alarmed but measured and is just being thorough; she hasn’t marked your referral as urgent. She’s not worried. You’ve found a solution and it could be as simple VA. Fingers crossed your scan occurs soon, shows nothing untoward and you can then relax.

Please don't worry.I had this about 3 years ago.it was just down to VA.it is just a precaution ,are you on any HRT ,?if not it don't want to be they will advise you.to use .vagifem or similar probably.a very small dose of local hrt

“Try to do things that keep your mind occupied, hopefully, the appointment will be soon” - good advice from CornishPasty, which I will also take. Right now I am having recurrent cystitis. It’s a nasty thing, annoying more than anything . But then I think why do I get this so often ? Best is to switch off, in my case, and wait til the bacteria is flushed out
Good luck bashful...hope all goes well

I know what you mean Bashful we are worried, we want to be taken seriously, but then when the GP sends us to be checked, we are scared of ‘what they might find’. It’s only natural, it happens, you have a good doctor. Don’t know whether you like googling symptoms, I’ve had to stop myself from doing it because it doesn’t help at all. All the best x

It's only natural to worry. Being human when we have anything wrong we always think of the worse first especially if you have had problems in the past. But I have learnt worrying about something I have no control over is pointless. Don't get me wrong I still worry.

At the moment I am on the waiting list to speak to an urologist been waiting nearly 3 months. I have had recurring UTIs and kidney infections since September. I think it is my kidneys but not worried because if it was something really bad the antibiotics wouldn't work also I would be very ill by now. Also on the list for a 24 hr tape on my heart. But because of Covid there is a backlog with a lot of clinics. Luckily I have a very good doctors practice.

Bashful hopefully you will be seen soon but be patient. You may have to wait . Have you had a letter from the hospital confirming your GPs referral? Both the letters came within in a few days of speaking to my GP with a date to ring the hospital if I didn't hear from them. Which I rang that's how I know I am on the lists and will just have to wait until it's my turn.

Covid has caused a backlog in all departments as staff where needed else where.

Try and do things to keep you busy and try not to worry. Hard I know but it won't make things any better. ?

Thank you to all. I have no-one to confide my worries to and you have all been so kind.

They have to send you for a scan so don’t worry. I was the opposite in that I thought I had VA but my doctor didn’t once mention it. Just sent me for lots of tests. It was the worst few months of my life. Try to think of it as having a really good MOT. It’s horrible isn’t it, though, especially if you’re a worrier like me. Let us know how you get on.

Bleeding after menopause is a symptom of uterine cancer, not ovarian and uterine cancer is much more treatable than ovarian cancer. However bleeding/spotting is more often a symptom of VA as others have said. I’m 63 and have been investigated more times than I can remember for bleeding and it’s always been diagnosed as VA. Please try not to worry and just reassure yourself that the doctors are just being thorough.

Ditto what everyone else has said. I too would have little spots but I know it was caused by dryness. Try to keep busy and not think too much.
I just wonder would it cost much privately and would that speed it up. I had an MRI recently and it was £290. And I do realise not everyone can afford to pay that much. Hopefully waiting lists will reduce soon.

Thank you all. Yes, I will let you know how I get on. I appreciate all of your kind advice.

I hope that you have had good news since you posted. I had severe stomach and back pain, spoke to my GP on the phone who told me to go to A and E. They thought it was appendicitis. While I was there I had one little pink jelly like smear on the loo roll. I had a CT scan to check for appendicitis which showed a mass on my uterus. It turned out to be a very rare and very aggressive cancer in a fibroid called leiomyosarcoma. I had a total hysterectomy including my ovaries and tubes and now have to have CT scans every 3 months for the rest of my life. It is resistant to chemo and radiotherapy.

Ikiesgranma, how kind of you to think of Bashful, when you are going through so much yourself. You are a strong, brave lady and I wish you all the best
Bashful, do keep in touch and let us know how things are with you.
Hope everyone here is well and has escaped this thing called Covid !

I had the same a few years ago. The scan is ok- think you need a full bladder so check before visiting loo just before the scan! From this they discovered the lining of my womb was too thick( caused they thought by HRT). A short while after I had to have it scraped( under anaesthetic). Not cancerous.