Rectal pain during cycle... ouch!

[ipodsr2big.livejournal.com]

Ok, so the subject line sums it up. I may have always had this, but I guess its been on my mind more in the past six months. During my cycle, for about a day or two I will have sporadic rectal pain. Sometimes accompanying cramps. Sometimes its a dull pain and other times its can be really intense, but they only last several seconds.

Are these oddly placed cramps? I'm wondering if other women go through this and if this is something I should be concerned about.

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[queensugar.livejournal.com]

We actually have this question come up with quite a bit of regularity here on VP. Turns out lots of us (I'd venture to say most women, but that's just a guess based on some of the responses here!) get sharp, shooting cramps in their rectal or perineal area during their period.

I know I've had those all of my life! It's perfectly normal. :)

[ipodsr2big.livejournal.com]

Eep! Sorry for the common question. I guess I should have searched for the answers first. :)

I am relieved now though. Thanks for your help!

[queensugar.livejournal.com]

No worries, I think the most recent one was about a week ago, so that makes it... a million pages back in VP. ;) Just wanted you to know that you are by no means alone!