Hello everyone:
Just looking for an opinion. I'm 34 and have never had sex. I have religious vows in place, just in case anyone is wondering (I'm a neo-pagan). The virginity thing has NEVER been an issue for me. BUT...every single month I get extremely painful cramps that leave me practically bed-bound for a day or two. I also have frequent brown bleeding, and after the cramps hit me a very short period that usually lasts 2, MAYBE 3 days, tops. It might sound great, but those 2-3 days are truly awful for me. I feel weak, hungry, crampy, nauseous, headachey, and I just want to die - or at least sleep them through. I feel extremely weak. My menstrual cycle is also all over the place, and I never know when to expect it. I usually use Ibruprofen or alcohol to tame Aunt Flo, otherwise I can't work or even operate professionally. I talked to my mom and she had similar problems for most of her life. In addition, she was diagnosed as anemic. I realize I can't ask for a professional opinion online, but was wondering if my symptoms sound normal or really off-the-wall. Since I've never engaged in sex, I know it isn't an STD or pregnancy or anything, just my really messed up cycle, but sometimes I worry if other medical problems are involved. I'm also curious if anyone knows if there are bad side effects to not engaging in sex, or if perimenopause is a possibility at my age. Thanks. :-(
Just looking for an opinion. I'm 34 and have never had sex. I have religious vows in place, just in case anyone is wondering (I'm a neo-pagan). The virginity thing has NEVER been an issue for me. BUT...every single month I get extremely painful cramps that leave me practically bed-bound for a day or two. I also have frequent brown bleeding, and after the cramps hit me a very short period that usually lasts 2, MAYBE 3 days, tops. It might sound great, but those 2-3 days are truly awful for me. I feel weak, hungry, crampy, nauseous, headachey, and I just want to die - or at least sleep them through. I feel extremely weak. My menstrual cycle is also all over the place, and I never know when to expect it. I usually use Ibruprofen or alcohol to tame Aunt Flo, otherwise I can't work or even operate professionally. I talked to my mom and she had similar problems for most of her life. In addition, she was diagnosed as anemic. I realize I can't ask for a professional opinion online, but was wondering if my symptoms sound normal or really off-the-wall. Since I've never engaged in sex, I know it isn't an STD or pregnancy or anything, just my really messed up cycle, but sometimes I worry if other medical problems are involved. I'm also curious if anyone knows if there are bad side effects to not engaging in sex, or if perimenopause is a possibility at my age. Thanks. :-(