I have been peri-menopausal for about 3 years now and have regular symptoms of hot flushes, severe itching, tiredness and irritability during this time. I had an endometrial ablation about 6 years ago so my periods have always been very light and for the last 3 years I've just had a bit of a show for a couple of days and my cycle has been 7 monthly
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until this weekend. I had the most horrendous period pains that I hadn't had that bad in absolutely years followed by a really heavy period that has so far lasted for 3 days and during this 3 days I am still having the period pains that ease slightly with ibuprofen. Is this normal as it was a bit of shock after so long!
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