CoconutMonkey
10-01-23, 14:59
Hello. I've posted a few times about various issues with myself and my husband. I'm currently dealing with a diagnosis and I could really use some support.
I had premature menopause around age 36-40 (it took a while to get diagnosed). I've been on HRT for about 6 years. In the last year or so I've noticed some irregular bleeding just before my scheduled (medically induced) period. I saw my dr and she sent me for a pelvic ultrasound. I have a fibroid, which I already knew about, but now apparently I have a polyp. The dr wants to remove it, and so I'm waiting now for a surgery time. The dr told me it's unlikely to be cancer but I'm so scared.
I've read a bunch of posts similar to mine on this forum and they've brought me some comfort. I'm just so scared that it's cancer. I'm scared that it's been lurking there for at least a year. The dr doesn't seem worried, exactly, but she wasn't overly comforting, either. My GP, who knew me for 20+ years and knew about my anxiety, has retired, and I feel very alone.
Does the fact that it's caused some spotting mean that it's cancerous? Or is that normal for polyps? I had one extremely heavy day during my last period - is this also normal or a sign of something bad?
I would really, really appreciate hearing from someone. I don't know how I'm going to wait for the surgery (it could be weeks or monthd) or how I'll deal with waiting for the results afterwards.
Please help.
I had premature menopause around age 36-40 (it took a while to get diagnosed). I've been on HRT for about 6 years. In the last year or so I've noticed some irregular bleeding just before my scheduled (medically induced) period. I saw my dr and she sent me for a pelvic ultrasound. I have a fibroid, which I already knew about, but now apparently I have a polyp. The dr wants to remove it, and so I'm waiting now for a surgery time. The dr told me it's unlikely to be cancer but I'm so scared.
I've read a bunch of posts similar to mine on this forum and they've brought me some comfort. I'm just so scared that it's cancer. I'm scared that it's been lurking there for at least a year. The dr doesn't seem worried, exactly, but she wasn't overly comforting, either. My GP, who knew me for 20+ years and knew about my anxiety, has retired, and I feel very alone.
Does the fact that it's caused some spotting mean that it's cancerous? Or is that normal for polyps? I had one extremely heavy day during my last period - is this also normal or a sign of something bad?
I would really, really appreciate hearing from someone. I don't know how I'm going to wait for the surgery (it could be weeks or monthd) or how I'll deal with waiting for the results afterwards.
Please help.