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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Melbury on December 07, 2016, 08:47:47 PM

Title: Feels like period pain, but can't be.........
Post by: Melbury on December 07, 2016, 08:47:47 PM

I had a subtotal hysterectomy in 2003 (retained cervix and ovaries) and subsequently the menopause kicked in a few years later circa 2007.

Anyway, I sometimes get what feels just like period pain and cramping for no apparent reason.  It has been particularly noticeable the past couple of days.

Does anyone else get this? 

I try not to worry about it because it usually passes, but would just like to know if this is a normal thing.

Title: Re: Feels like period pain, but can't be.........
Post by: CLKD on December 07, 2016, 11:07:46 PM

I haven't had a period since 2002 - occasionally I get feelings that make me think "Oh, not a period after all these years!" - not severe but a reminder of what it felt like  >:(

Title: Re: Feels like period pain, but can't be.........
Post by: cubagirl on December 08, 2016, 11:40:58 AM

Melbourne, you're not alone. I had hysterectomy 25 years ago, kept ovaries until 10 years later.

I still get period type pains. Have done for a number of years now. I don't bother about it too much.

Title: Re: Feels like period pain, but can't be.........
Post by: Melbury on December 08, 2016, 02:44:23 PM

Thank you both so much for the reassurance, greatly appreciated.