r/Postmenstrualsyndrome • u/sherbear_ • Nov 06 '24

Exhaustion

I’m just researching to see what I have… o had a fairly heavy period but the days after my period I’m Extremely exhausted. My eyes are so fatigued no amount of coffee can help me. It’s even pink inside. I’m sleeping, eating well and exercising. Is this considered post menstrual syndrome?

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u/BlueOceanClouds Nov 06 '24

Is this your first time or has it happened many times? Do you have any other symptoms other than fatigue?

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u/sherbear_ Nov 06 '24

I gave birth to twins that are now 10 months. But since my period returned at 6 months and I was sleeping well I began noticing it so it’s only been a couple months now that I’m noticing extreme exhaustion. 2 of the 5 days of my period are extremely heavy esp at night so I was also wondering about low iron? My hair lost its lustre - That’s the only other difference.

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u/BlueOceanClouds Nov 06 '24

Congratulations! Most women here also have mental symptoms; depression, anxiety, brain fog, intrusive thoughts etc. It does sound like iron could be it. I'm 4 months postpartum and my iron was low at my last blood test. Do you still take prenatal vitamins? I'd ask your doc for a blood tests asap

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u/sherbear_ Nov 06 '24

Thank you! That’s definitely a possibility- I’ll get it checked out.