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Is it normal to get a sore, heavy feeling in vagina when on period?

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CustardwithBanana · 04/03/2026 23:11

I get a lot of pain in my vagina when I’m on my period. I have done for years and it seems to be associated with standing/walking around. I don’t always get it, but it does happen fairly regularly. There will be months where it doesn’t happen, but I’m just unsure if this is normal?

I thought it was linked to me wearing tampons, but I recently realised the pain is still there when I’m not using a tampon. Does anyone else experience this?

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828Pax · 05/03/2026 06:17

My friend always says she gets this and I'd never had it until last month!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 05/03/2026 06:17

MabelAnderson · 05/03/2026 00:19

I used to get this (post menopause now) and I didn’t have any gynae problems, it was just the weight of blood backing up I think, as during peri- menopause when my periods got heavier, it was worse.

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Second. Same. The joys of being a woman!

Sartre · 05/03/2026 06:14

Yep I’ve also always had this and I sometimes get leg pain too. No endo and I mean I could have a prolapse and be unaware but it’s happened since I was a teen so doubt it’s that.

whereisitnow · 05/03/2026 03:52

I used to have this (before the menopause). I don’t think it’s unusual. I don’t have endometriosis

FloofBunny · 05/03/2026 03:51

I'm not sure it's a good idea to reply to posts like this.

CakeMeHomeIveSeenEnough · 05/03/2026 03:42

That sounds familiar. I think I've had it a few times through the years, though not every month and not in a long time. I've also had other period-related symptoms that come and go, such as soreness in my thighs and the ever-delightful javelin arse (as I think it's referred to on MN). No diagnosed problems to link any of these symptoms to.

WearyAuldWumman · 05/03/2026 01:56

I did. Also had endo.

PennyLongLegs · 05/03/2026 01:46

I get this every period, it’s getting much worse as I get older. I never used to use a pad, I’ve always been in a tampon girl through and through, But in the last five years, I can’t be using tampons anymore because it’s just so heavy and painful down there. I guess it’s swelling? In any case, I’ve switched fully over to pads.

7238SM · 05/03/2026 00:39

Sorry but no- I don't have that feeling at all and never have. Late 40's now and still regular periods. The only time I feel a heavy/noticeable sensation is when the tampon isn't in far enough.

Have you had any scans, laparoscopy etc as yet?

BauhausOfEliott · 05/03/2026 00:34

PeonyBulb · 04/03/2026 23:30

No it is not normal

Talk to your GP

It’s totally normal. Lots of women get it.

I’ve had it since I first started my periods as a kid.

I don’t have endometriosis or anything like that.

researchers3 · 05/03/2026 00:30

PeonyBulb · 04/03/2026 23:30

No it is not normal

Talk to your GP

It is normal. Ive had this since I was a teen and have known many friends refer to this too.

MabelAnderson · 05/03/2026 00:19

CustardwithBanana · 04/03/2026 23:14

It’s literally right down where a tampon would sit. Did you find out if this was lined to your ends?

I used to get this (post menopause now) and I didn’t have any gynae problems, it was just the weight of blood backing up I think, as during peri- menopause when my periods got heavier, it was worse.

ShinyBeans · 05/03/2026 00:15

Yes I have this. Assumed it was normal. It's not painful exactly, just a heaviness and tender.

Infracat · 05/03/2026 00:00

It can be linked to prolapse.

PeonyBulb · 04/03/2026 23:30

No it is not normal

Talk to your GP

FamingolosForDays · 04/03/2026 23:28

Yes, I do, always have done.

SusanChurchouse · 04/03/2026 23:21

It can be to do with your pelvic floor muscles becoming weaker during your period and not supporting you as well, giving a ‘heavy’ feeling. Pelvic floor exercises may help.

Saracen · 04/03/2026 23:17

I have the discomfort you describe, but it's pretty mild for me. I hardly notice it compared with the much worse muscle cramping pain.

bigbadbitchface · 04/03/2026 23:15

i did but have adenomyosis and endo

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CustardwithBanana · 04/03/2026 23:14

It’s literally right down where a tampon would sit. Did you find out if this was lined to your ends?

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Ponderingwindow · 04/03/2026 23:13

i always have this. It is worse if I don’t use a tampon. I can feel the pressure of the flow coming out otherwise and it hurts.

catlife7 · 04/03/2026 23:13

I did but I have endo