I posted a while back to say I’d had no period since having my copper coil removed on April 25th — I was due around the 1st May, nothing showed up and I’ve had no period since! I’m 48 and my cycles had got shorter (7-9 day luteal phase) and lighter/less painful but had been relatively regular until this.
I’ve done a pregnancy test 3 months running now (! All negative!) and I’m a bit worried that the coil removal has somehow “done something”… but I don’t know what. I’m still getting my usual ovulation symptoms (pain, mucus, bloating) at the right time and then weird cervical period-type pain, constant sore boobs, fatigue etc. Just no bleeding, not even a hint.
Is it possible in perimenopause to ovulate but not have enough hormones to kickstart menstruation? Or could removing the coil have somehow precipitated menopause proper? The copper coil made my periods much heavier and painful for the first few years; perhaps without it, my periods would have stopped sooner?
Or could something be stuck?! A consultant removed it and I’d like to think she’d notice if there was a bit missing 😂 I emailed her after one month to ask if it was normal and she said probably, then to contact my GP if I was worried. I’ve got a telephone appointment on Monday (not much use unless they can use a speculum from a long way away!) and don’t want to sound like an idiot.
Any ideas? Thank you :)