I still don ’ t think it is necessary! – Sian ’ s story

The post I still don’t think it is necessary! – Sian’s story appeared first on Hysterectomy Association. Well, as you will see, the title of my story isn’t strictly true, but my journey started when I went to my GP with slight menopausal bleeding. It took me a few days to decide whether it was bleeding or just slightly coloured discharge, however, she told me that they always refer anyone over 60 with post menopausal bleeding to the aptly named ‘post menopausal bleeding clinic’! I was out enjoying a meal with friends, when I received a phone call from the clinic inviting me in for a consultation the next day, a bit quick I thought, but never mind let’s get it over. I had an ultrasound scan, a biopsy if the lining of the womb and a blood test and was told that I would get the results in a few weeks. Life carried on as normal , but a few days later I had a letter saying that the womb biopsy was clear, the blood test within normal limits. However, my left ovary was smaller than the right one so I was invited to have a CT scan! I went into radiology and had the injection into my arm and had the scan. I went home and fed the grandchildren, cleared up and put on my pyjamas, but when I settled down to watch television, I had a funny lump in my chest, it felt like I couldn’t swallow, then I had heartburn, something i never suffer from, I mentioned it to my husband and that is the last thing I remember. I had a seizure! My husband and...
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