60 seconds in menopause video transcript:
Are cramping and period pains common once your periods have stopped? Yes, this is very common, especially at the beginning of the menopause.
All that's happening is your hormones are falling enough to stop monthly periods, but there's still a sort of hormonal cycle every month and that's causing the usual PMS symptoms such as cramping, bloating and general discomfort.
So, for this one, a magnesium supplement can be really great.
Remember the water because dehydration will make this worse. And constipation can also be a factor. So, if you're getting that too, remember to sort that one out.
The only thing here is if the cramping is severe, if you're having to constantly take painkillers, then please get this checked out by your doctor.
More help & information
For more information and advice on this symptom head over to my blog 'Period symptoms but no period during menopause' where I explain this in more detail.
For perimenopause and menopause symptoms, you can try our Menopause Support tablets. This menopause supplement contains a combination of soy isoflavones, magnesium and hibiscus and can be used through all stages of menopause.
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