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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mummytron on March 14, 2025, 07:04:35 PM

Title: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Mummytron on March 14, 2025, 07:04:35 PM

Hi all,
I have palpitations from time to time but normally I'll have about 3-4 and then they stop. It feels like an extra big heartbeat and almost makes me what to do a gentle cough.
Does this sound like palpitations to any? Although I've had this for years, it's the one symptom that still scares me.

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Cassie on March 14, 2025, 07:58:42 PM

Yes those sound like PVC's where your heart feels like it pauses or skips a beat, and they do make you feel like you need to cough, they seem to be very common in meno. I have had them long before meno though

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Mummytron on March 14, 2025, 10:14:30 PM

I'm not sure what a pvc is? They always really scare me.

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Dierdre on March 14, 2025, 11:36:34 PM

They're ectopic beats and feel like you've missed a beat. I've had them on and off for a few years. Menopause, anxiety, alcohol and caffeine are main triggers and they are usually harmless. I've had ECG's a few times but have always been okay and told nothing to worry about.

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Taz2 on March 15, 2025, 12:59:03 AM

I've had them too. Even when I've been told after ECG etc that they are harmless they can still feel unnerving. You might find this info from BHF helpful https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/ectopic-beats

Taz x

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Mummytron on March 15, 2025, 08:16:53 AM

Thank you everyone  :)

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Dierdre on March 15, 2025, 11:08:09 AM

I had them for two months before Christmas and the more I worried the worse they became. I was recommend to watch a podcast with a gynae talking to a cardiologist, she explained in detail what causes them and that they aren't life threatening and not to worry. It was very reassuring and within a couple of days mine just stopped. The BHF link Taz2 has done is good too.

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: LittleClaire on March 15, 2025, 11:47:16 AM

Yeah they are really common in perimenopause. I used to get them years ago then randomly just stopped for ages and they came back last year when my other symptoms started. I’ve had ECGs aswell and told nothing wrong so I try and not worry but they can sometimes take my breath away for a second or two and I have to stop what I’m doing. It can be unnerving.

Title: Re: Palpitations but not many at a time
Post by: Mummytron on March 15, 2025, 01:25:22 PM

Yes that's exactly how I feel. Unnerving and takes me by surprise.