So this seems really weird to me, but the first couple of days that I have my period, it hurts. Not cramps, which are normal, but it feels like I got kicked in the crotch. This is the case no matter what form of protection I'm using (pads of tampons). It's an external ache, nothing internal. It only lasts a couple of days, and my periods are a little long because I'm on the IUD, so it's not even at the heaviest point in my period. I guess I was just wondering if this happens to anyone else or what I could do about it (advil etc helps, but doesn't make it go away entirely). Thanks, ladies!
It's nice to know that I'm not alone. I have the same exact feeling sometimes. It's not with every period, and it almost feels like sciatica which I get in my left leg. Like everyone has said, it's not cramps and it just aches. Has anyone brought it up to their OB and received any answers?
Thanks.
I also get that - usually lasts a few hours or just for a day (and I take ibuprofen).
Yep! It feels like my crotch is going to fall off! It aches so bad. Actually, this is one of the indicators that I'm going to start my period. It is terrible, but totally normal. I don't think there's anything you can do, except maybe apply a cold compress or something like that, and I use pamprin or midol to relieve that and other symptoms during my period. Ahhh, the joys of being a woman!
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Yes, I have this same feeling since I had my daughter (never before). Horrible, but I have no idea why.
yep i have the same problem..its a deep aching pain in the crotch..feels like it is bruised bad!..i wish i still had some ice pack pads like after you give birth..but i just deal with it :(
I had the same symptom after having my child, and it is still pretty bad. I had some tests done by the Ob-Gyn, and they are going to do some more tests because they found some abnormalities... maybe ask your doctor and be very specific about the symptoms... it's no fun - I can relate.
I get the same thing. I was once trying to explain it to my hubby. He was like, "so your sore? You mean you have cramps?" and I was like "No not cramps just my whole crotch is like achy and sore." He thought I was weird but now I know I'm not alone. LOL It doesn't happen very time I'm on my period but I know exactly what you are talking about and sometimes I have that too. Oh the joys of periods lol.
i get that, too, but not just before my period. it developed about three years ago, and the whole exterior feels bruised and highly sensitive, almost like pins and needles, especially to the touch (or, pardon the tmi, if i pull the pubic hair). it feels like i bruised the pubic bone sometime. i went to my ob/gyn, who thinks it is nerve damage possibly related to my straining my back and wrapping around to the pelvic area. no cure, of course (love being a woman), but he did suggest acupuncture, and since i started with that 2+ years ago (explaining to the acupuncturist my exact symptoms), it has gotten so much better! you may want to try it. (i love acupuncture for just a general body tune-up, too.) another thing my acupuncturist told me is that eating nightshades (potatoes, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and paprika) aggravate inflammation, and since i've cut those out of my diet, i notice a big difference. and, if i do indulge in a potato chip, i feel it in my groin (!)-- and not even right away. sometimes three days after, i feel the pain. another thing that aggravates it is really tight pants/stockings for too long, so i avoid those, too. it's all such a bummer, but i've learned to adapt. hope this helps!
I have had this very rarely since having kids but I also find the area where my c-section scar is can be sore at that time of the month as well (I had 2 c-sections and the second got infected which was extremely painful). If it is frequent or very painful check with your ob/gyn.
I get the same thing, particularly if I've been standing for a while. It's just like an achiness all around the exterior vaginal area. It does kinda feel bruised, or like you've been kicked in the crotch! I don't know what causes it, but I definitely can relate.
