Are bad cramps after an internal normal?

I know cramping is - but I'm VERY uncomfortable - it hurts alot!!

Re: Are bad cramps after an internal normal?

i'm not sure but i hope u feel better. i think they are though from what people have said.

Re: Are bad cramps after an internal normal?

I was in severe pain after my first internal but thereafter I was fine. Ive been cramping the last few weeks but I am also progressing in terms of cervix thinning and 1 cm dialated. I think you said they said the cervix was long. Maybe somehow they initiated a progression pattern. Though I wouldnt think your ready to go into labor if your whole cervix was there. Call the Dr and tell them.

Re: Are bad cramps after an internal normal?

Totally normal. My 2nd internal I actually bled as well. Last time she was more gentle. I think the further up your cervix is, the more it hurts afterwards.

Re: Are bad cramps after an internal normal?

I had cramping too after my internals, they lasted a couple hours.
I had really bad cramps after my last internal, the day i went into labor with DD. my appt was at 12pm, by 2pm they really started hurting to the point i had to stop was i was doing because they were making themselves known.

Re: Are bad cramps after an internal normal?

I had bad period like cramps the night after my first internal. They were gone by the next day.