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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: kes on November 05, 2013, 01:58:39 PM

Title: Painful uterus?
Post by: kes on November 05, 2013, 01:58:39 PM

For the first time, I haven't had a period for nearly 3 months.  Just today, I noticed this dull pain which feels like  the top of my uterus, below my belly button, when I let go my muscles to pee.  Anyone know what this might be?  Engorged, boggy uterus, I wondered?

Title: Re: Painful uterus?
Post by: CLKD on November 05, 2013, 04:55:19 PM

Could be the start of a urine infection?  If this is un-explained  I would go for a chat with the Practice Nurse.

Title: Re: Painful uterus?
Post by: kes on November 05, 2013, 06:15:30 PM

I did wonder about that, CLKD, but I have had urinary infections in the distant past, when passing water was always excruciating - I don't have this - nor do I have urinary frequency.  I think I might be about to have a period - it feels kind of like this-  I feel bloated.  But my body has forgotten how to do it in just 3 months!

Title: Re: Painful uterus?
Post by: Taz2 on November 05, 2013, 11:02:01 PM

Hi Kes - it's not that your body has forgotten but more that your hormone levels are fluctuating and not kicking in to start a period - probably. if it doesn't change in a few days it would be worth seeing your GP. It is possible to have a urinary tract infection - especially a higher tract one - with no urinary symptoms at all. This happened to me in September and I was quite ill before I realised what it was.

Taz x

Title: Re: Painful uterus?
Post by: kes on November 06, 2013, 08:28:41 AM

Thanks Taz - I will keep an eye on the situation and go to the doc if it gets any worse.

Title: Re: Painful uterus?
Post by: CLKD on November 06, 2013, 11:05:50 AM

Go to the GP/Practice Nurse for a chat before it becomes worse, otherwise you might not be able to get to the Surgery  ;)