I've been TTC for 8 months and have searched the web far and wide for reasons why I might get period-like cramps for 10-12 days before AF even starts (BTW - what does AF actually stand for? It's not on the acronyms list!).
I have 2 DD's already and am flippin' grateful to have them as I had PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) caused by an infection and I didn't know it til we tried for our first and after a year had surgery to check for Endometriosis - all blood tests were normal so no PCOS. The AMAZING surgeon had to remove loads of adhesions and scarring and unblock both my tubes which had fused at the ends. Two weeks later I conceived and had a girl (now 4).
I had an EP and lost a tube before conceiving my 2nd DD who is now 2.
I've had another laparoscopy recently to check my remaining tube is ok and it's not blocked (YAY!) but the surgeon said he can see no reason for the pain I get each month.
Has anyone experienced cramps after OV lasting til AF stops? They are not extremely painful but are constant and sometimes seem worse on one side (which at first I thought might be another EP - but are not). Has anyone got PG with these kind of cramps and did you still have the cramps even though you were PG?
I am on day 20 and the cramps started yesterday. I normally have a 30 day Cycle and I've got 10 agonising days to get through before AF comes. I need some help to get through it!