My youngest of three was 20 this year. I haven’t had a proper period I all that time. Minor spotting at each exchange but nothing of note. I’ve had a Mirena coil fitted and it has worked for me like a dream.
To combat the sweats, mood swings etc, my doc pointed me to this site (after me deliberately staying OFF Google) and outlined a few options. I was to go away, have a good ‘auld hoke’ around the site and let her know how I’d like to handle it. Started off on Fluoxetine 25mg, and that greatly reduced sweats by around 60-70%. She was pleased as she expected up to 50% reduction. Fast forward, have upped the meds to include amitryptaline to help me sleep more soundly. Have tried Sandrena gel but I NEVER remember to apply the gel. It’s not a big drama, I just have a v woolly brain atm.
Finally I arrive at my question. I’m having nagging ‘periody’ pains. Are there such a thing as phantom period pains, like phantom pregnancy? Or am I just losing the plot even more? I still have the mirena fitted. And I’m hoping I’ll get another to see me through these new choppy waters we’re sailing. I’m 52 in Jan btw if that has any bearing.. Thanks for any wisdom in advance!
