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43 period is like I’m in labour

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Timelessp · 01/09/2024 11:32

Ibuprofen and paracetamol not touching the sides I genuinely feel like I’m in labour with contractions (im 100% not pregnant unless im the Virgin Mary)
ia this normal for my age? Periods are becoming shorter and no steady flow
gone from a 32 day cycle to 27/28 days
I want to cry

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Timelessp · 01/09/2024 12:03

FoxtrotOscarKindaDay · 01/09/2024 11:45

Try to get a scan during one, that much pain sounds like endometriosis.

Yes I did read this it’s been for the past few years at least but I normally can get through it but this mornknh has been awful

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Timelessp · 01/09/2024 12:02

MDJ79 · 01/09/2024 11:43

I’m 44 and had something similar recently. Was literally screaming in pain and nearly passed out in the bath. Eventually subsided after I took a ton of painkillers.

Wondering if this is a pre-menopausal thing.

Obviously though monitor it and go to your doctor if you have any concerns, or if you have any other weird symptoms. Can’t hurt to get checked.

That’s exactly how I feel I have a high pain threshold but iv been screaming in pain and doubled over this morning

I took 2 ibuprofen at 9.45 and then 2 paracetamol at 10.15 and I’m counting down to when I can take more

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bigdinkydoodah · 01/09/2024 11:52

It sounds as if you could be peri, I went through a phase of extremely painful periods, then very heavy too. I had the Mirena coil fitted and it made such a difference.

CitizenZ · 01/09/2024 11:51

Had this all the way through my 40's. Day two is the worst, pain meds don't touch it... Alcohol does though.

FloofPaws · 01/09/2024 11:50

I've not had the pain because I've had the mirena coil since I was 40, but I wondered if it's a peri issue. Go and see the GP for advice and better pain killers
Also you can get a POAS to see if you're going through menopause

BlueHeat · 01/09/2024 11:49

Ouch, sorry you’re suffering so much. I had pain like this and it turned out to be polyps. Could be worth having a scan at your gynae in case it’s something like that

Mynewnameis · 01/09/2024 11:46

I once had pain like that and it was appendicitis

DavidRosesEyebrows · 01/09/2024 11:46

I had this too - a glass of wine really helped! Things have gone a bit haywire since I started peri🙄

FoxtrotOscarKindaDay · 01/09/2024 11:45

Try to get a scan during one, that much pain sounds like endometriosis.

imeanwhy · 01/09/2024 11:45

Sounds like peri to me, it can go that way unfortunately... however I would get checked if it continues for more than a couple cycles, just for peace of mind

MDJ79 · 01/09/2024 11:43

I’m 44 and had something similar recently. Was literally screaming in pain and nearly passed out in the bath. Eventually subsided after I took a ton of painkillers.

Wondering if this is a pre-menopausal thing.

Obviously though monitor it and go to your doctor if you have any concerns, or if you have any other weird symptoms. Can’t hurt to get checked.