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Back stiffness when menstruating

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janebees
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by janebees on Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:18 pm

Back stiffness when menstruating

My back becomes very stiff especially in a morning but only when I'm on my period. Do have very painful and heavy periods. The stiffness occurs every cycle for the last 2 years.
What cause it?

No endo/fibroids/PID/cysts

Age 35. Two children both by c-sections. Had surgery to remove adhesions.

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Dr Sarah Gray
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by Dr Sarah Gray on Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:39 pm

Re: Back stiffness when menstruating

I think this is probably an effect of the hormone changes as estrogen is lowest at this time in the month.
Dr Sarah Gray
Primary Care Lead for NHS Cornwall for Women's Health and Cancer
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