Pelvic/lower abdominal aches at start of menopause?

[chester18]

I'm 52 but up until now periods have been regular although a bit heavier than previously. For the past few months I've had dull aches low down almost like period pains. My period is usually every 30 days but it's now a few weeks late which I'm assuming is maybe the start of the menopause. Just wondering if the dull pain is related.

[JinglingHellsBells]

It's really common to get period type pains at the times when you expect a bleed but it doesn't come. They are called phantom periods :)

Obviously if you feel worse and there are other things going on too, see your GP but from what you say, it sounds normal.