What could this pain be?

[WonkyHare]

Developed lower pelvic pain last night, woke up this morning and its still there. It feels achy and heavy, with regular cramps that are so strong they almost take my breath away. When cramping I can feel it all along my genital area, and (tmi, sorry) it almost feels like someone is sticking a knife in my anus.

I'm over 50, peri menopausal, not currently expecting to menstruate.

I think what you've described is arse javelin, it can happen during/just before a period. I know you're not expecting one but as you're peri is it still a possibility?

It is still a possibility. It's not a pain I've experienced before, but yeah, you are right, thank you 😊