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Rensselaer, IN

Sorry for this too much info but have no one too ask at moment. Does monthly periods seem to feel worse with fibro. OMG tonight I came home from work doubled in pain from it. It felt like my uterus was falling out because of pain. My periods seem worse these days and passing bigger clots

July 27, 2015
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Members connected over the question of whether fibromyalgia makes menstrual periods more painful, with many confirming that their periods... Read more

Members connected over the question of whether fibromyalgia makes menstrual periods more painful, with many confirming that their periods became significantly worse after developing fibro, often involving severe cramping, heavy bleeding, and large clots. Several members shared treatment experiences, including hysterectomies (which provided relief but came with difficult recoveries and early menopause), IUDs like Mirena (with mixed results), Depo-Provera shots (which stopped periods entirely), uterine ablations (an outpatient option that reduced pain), and managing fibroids through D&C procedures. A recurring theme was the importance of researching all options thoroughly before choosing surgery, as fibromyalgia can make recovery from any procedure much more painful and prolonged, with strong encouragement to exhaust less invasive treatments first and always advocate for proper pain management with medical teams.

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I have PCOS. I would go months without cycle and bam hemorrhage. My Dr told m e last surgery if I have to do surgery again it is hysterectomy. I struggled a few times. This last time two years ago. She said at my last visit. I can't believe we gave come this far and I have not had to cut you. So I said what if I bleed again. She said your in early menopause if y o u do most likely would be surgery. She tells her colleagues about my insides because she said it us the worst she has seen.

August 3, 2015
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I agree with MaureenH, make the surgery a last option, it took a long time to heal and as my chef quit less than 3 weeks after mine and I had to go back to work, if you do have surgery listen to what they say and rest for that first 6-8 weeks FMS means the pain is higher but I found in hospital they saw FMS as someone who just wanted more drugs, even though they gave me enough to put down an elephant and I was still in pain, and although the scars not as big as it used to be it's enough to take down anyone let alone someone with fibromyalgia, please I repeat research ALL your options, and don't go surgery unless you absolutely gave to?

July 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had painful and very heavy periods for 10 years. I had D&C's numerous times and had fibroids removed. My Dr did not want to do a hysterectomy. 2 years ago I had my period for 30 days straight and my blood work showed I was in menopause. He finally did the hysterectomy. I do not regret it but.... it is major surgery due to my fibromyalgia the pain and recovery was hard. My advice is if it's a medical necessity do it. If you have other options try them first.

July 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm so sorry. When that started happening to me I had a hysterectomy.

July 28, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

My daughter inlaw has the I'd and her pain is worse and her PMS is shocking, and yes periods are worse with FMS, I had a partial hysterectomy for pain, they found I had a huge cyst in my uterus, I still have ovaries but I'm still going through menopause now, I'll take period pain over menopause any day (I'm 44)

July 28, 2015

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