Period pain and other period symptoms but no period (bleed)
I've been asked about phantom periods recently, so I thought I would share a little throwback extract from one of my strange symptoms blogs, which covers key things you need to know about this perimenopause and menopause symptom.
What you need to know
This can happen during perimenopause, especially if you're getting to the point where maybe you're getting a period and missing a month, and then getting a period, missing two months, and so on. And it's also really common once your period stops for good, especially in your first year. So, all that's happening here is that even if there isn't a period, you're still getting that monthly cycle of hormones. The hormones are still doing their usual thing, but they're just not high enough to trigger an actual period.
If you’re low in magnesium, then any spasm or contraction in the womb, related to a ‘phantom’ period (one which doesn’t produce a bleed) will be worse.
So, something really simple, a magnesium supplement, maybe 150, 200 milligrams, twice a day, can be really helpful for that and can work quite quickly. If your periods have actually stopped, then you could look at Menopause Support, as that contains magnesium, as well as phytoestrogens.
Something to be aware of
If you're in a lot of pain, if you find that you're getting this every month, especially once your periods have stopped, and as time goes on, if this is getting worse, if you're getting more pain, if you're having to take painkillers, then that's the point when you should visit the doctor. There could be other issues, such as fibroids. There could be polyps or cysts, or you could even have something like a prolapse. So, it's always a good idea. Don't try to sit this one out thinking it's going to get better. Just get it double-checked.
