Thought I was in menopause but just got my period 2 days short of 12 months :(

[carriewriting]

The title says it all. Just when I thought I was finally post menopause, it's back :(

[Pkstracy]

nope you have to go a full 12 months and some doctors even say 13 months you have to start the count again, I am so sorry.

[carriewriting]

I saw a GP today and got a referral. Pelvic scan is on Monday.

[Catkins]

Yes totally can happen in the menopause.

[carriewriting]

I had the ultrasound. I didn't feel the sonographer focussed on anything in particular but I don't let myself look at the screen so she may have.

[carriewriting]

GP just rang to say endometrium is thickened and measuring 9mm. I'm not on HRT and have a risk factor (obesity) so I'm doing some deep breathing to ward off a panic attack. She says I can still go on my trip but I just want to cancel and get the biopsy. Have an appointment with her tomorrow to discuss next steps.

[carriewriting]

I'm also going to reach out to my old therapist to see if I can get some Telehealth appointments.

[jojo2316]

I totally get you won’t want this hanging over you when you go on your trip…. but it is most likely benign. The biopsy is quite a simple procedure done in the doctor’s office…. (ive had one)… maybe it can happen fairly quickly?

[jojo2316]

And endometrial hyperplasia is common and treatable

[jojo2316]

Actually- sorry i googled- endometrial linings less than 11mm (post menopause) usually do not need a biopsy because the risk is so low