Period symptoms

[ChihuahuaMummy1]

Sorry I've posted this here but I need as much advice or experiences as possible tbh.
I'm 39 and I get period like pains and feel hormonal for 3 out of the 4 weeks in my cycle and it's really getting down.I rarely feel normal physically due to this.Im on Yasmin contraceptive and have been since ds was born 5 years ago.Is it all in my head? Could it be the contraception? My age? I have a dr appointment booked but just wondered if this sounds common.t.i.a

Bump

i had similar but not the hormonal aspect - just the period pains. Dr thought it was endometriosis and I've had a mirena coil inserted which has massively helped.

I'm 35 and after having 2 children, felt very similar. Also had a few other symptoms in addition to those you mention. Was referred by my GP to a gynaecologist with suspected endometriosis. Been seeing him for 18 months, still no endo diagnosis but they have ruled out some other things. GP/Gynae may look at changing your contraception in the first instance to see if that helps! Hope you get some joy when you see the GP!

Thanks for replying,would they pick up endo on a colposcopy? I had one a few months ago and having another end of this month

YABU to post this on AIBU.

See what your doctor says.

@PooWilly I'll post where I like