Pain before periods

[Sara0102]

hi all

I just want to ask what do people feel like when there periods is due like a few days before ?? Also I bleed for 3 weeks and now I am due on again jus 10 days of no blood even tho I have the mirina coil in..

Is this endo related ? And I start my periods on the 10th but since yday I am in a lot of pain in my pelvis back and public bone also my legs

[KittyTherapy]

Hi,Usually leading up to my period I notice a change in my mood, I get pelvic pain, nausea, tiredness, increased bloating, tender breasts, diarrhea, sometimes pain in my bottom, and also notice a change in cognitive functioning (like everything is not working smoothly, like the cogs are not turning as they should and everything is uncoordinated, clunky and delayed).

I had the mirena coil inserted in March - it has helped with alot of those symptoms especially the pain but I am finding I am bleeding for longer (11/12 days) during my period then im spotting/light bleeding for the rest of the month. Often get vaginal bleeding with a bowel movement. And bleeding is worse when I've been more active.

Have you had the coil a while? I was told it can take 6 months for periods to sort out so whilst my body is getting used to it, periods can be variable x

[Sara0102 in reply to KittyTherapy]

Hi hun thanks for ur reply

I do have all the same symptoms as you also iv had the coil in since feb 22ns so nearly 4 months now

Yes I bleed for 2 weeks sometimes more but it’s lighter and a lot of brown gunk! Sorry if it’s tmi

Is ur coil settled now ?

[KittyTherapy in reply to Sara0102]

No don't apologise! We're all women on here and understand. I had the coil in March, so it's only been about 3 months, I am hoping things continue to improve as I really don't want this to be the new normal long term as bleeding for 12 days at a time then frequently spotting is not fun. I plan to give it at least 6 months before I make my mind up (providing nothing goes horribly wrong).

Pre coil I used to get a lot of dark/old blood on my period and was much heavier with clots.

The colour now is more bright red when on period and is often more pink/greyish when I'm spotting x