Gynae matters

When a CT scan for my gastro-intestinal issues showed I had a swollen womb, I was referred to a gynae.

Saw a doc on 8 May, fully armed with my gynae records on my phone:

• Two miscarriages and three vaginal births (Angel 1, Angel 2, Kai, Yang, Yu)
• CIN II and LEEP in 2011 - I only briefly mentioned this in 2015 but didn't shout loudly: It is important to do PAP regularly, ladies!
• Removal of polyp in womb in 2010 - found during preconception scan
• Date of last period and period behaviour

She said my HPV PAP in 2022 would last for five years so no need to do. But she recommended a scan - on another day - and a womb lining biopsy given my weird periods.

The biopsy was crampy! A bit embarrassing but I was getting really anxious on her third poking. Luckily got a "good" sample in the end.

The ultrasound on 19 Jun 2024 took longer than expected coz the water stayed in my stomach for the longest time! The sonographer brought me in twice but could not do the scan. I waited a long time before my bladder was full enough *.*

Anyway, everything was fine according to the gynae on 26 Jun. I was given a review appointment via phone in January but I think I'll cancel. No need to spend such money since everything is fine!

Since I'm on gynae matters...

I often wonder when I'll hit menopause... Yes, my periods are much more predictable since having kids but still, who likes period days?!

I read about menopause on and off. Since I was a kid (thanks to TV and radio), I knew that women need to ensure sufficient calcium or risk osteoporosis upon menopause. But I don't want to take calcium pills, in part because Mother used to take it and it apparently caused weight gain. Or she didn't take but heard from a fellow auntie? I forgot :p

I think my calcium should be fine. I like green leafy vege and take more dairy than Mother ever did. She's still pushing strong at 78. But I can get more sun... Recently I bring a brolly with me on sunny days coz the 白 in 傻白甜 is very important at this age - I don't think any tan can fade easily anymore!

Lately, I also heard on the radio (ah, the old friend) about protein loss from middle age onwards. In fact, Mum has this issue and so is losing strength as well. Some years ago, I preferred to go vegetarian for dinner. For the kids, I included meat. Now, knowing that I need to ensure sufficient protein intake too, I cook even more meat and eggs and tofu. 

Ok, I'm veering into old age stuff now. But menopause and old age aren't so far apart? Haha!