#but I am pmsing and I have cramps but I have not started to bleed yet

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I’m seriously thinking about working from home tomorrow

[new-tella-us]

Awww if you do more of the Seduce Me Situations thing, can you do how the boys would react to MC being sick or on her period?

Well first, the universal answer for the period is freak the fuck out.

I think Michaela confirmed that demons don't get periods so, to all of the boys, Mika's just bleeding. This would especially freak out Damien as he would be the first to know via mindreading. Imagine going about your day, training or wandering or whatever Damien does, and then you hear the thoughts of your landlord and she's bleeding out of her uterus. That is concerning when you don't understand menstruation.

For more customized responses, once the boys know what's going on-

James is asking as many questions as he needs to get to the route of Mika's problem. He's surprisingly not intense, he's just casually asking about symptoms as he either prepares Mika soup for her sickness or helps clean up any stains while she was on her period. That way he has a good grasp on what he can do to help her feel better. However, if Mika start PMSing, the best he can do is listen to her woes cause this boy is emotionally stunted.

Erik is the moral support. As a fellow uterus holder, I am painfully aware of the sheer amount of issues that come with periods. The cramping is bad but the bloating and the breakout and the high emotions don't help. It can make you feel very insecure. But Erik doesn't mess with insecurity so his ass is gunna dedicate his time into making sure Mika knows exactly how pretty she is and how that hasn't changed. Sickness can have a similar effect so I'll lump it in.

Sam has absolutely NO idea what he's doing. "Pads? Tampons? Cups? Why does she needs C U P S?" His ass is bringing home plastic cups from Walmart even though that is not what she meant. He would look it up on google but he can't read! As for the far less terrifying option of sickness, he would be more prepared. I imagine with how starved Damien was, as soon as he entered an unfamiliar atmosphere, his immune system nearly folded on him. Sam would have helped nurse Damien back to health so he can do the same for Mika.

Matthew also has no idea what he's doing but the difference is that, he's surprisingly good at guessing. He just asked some basic questions (with sickness or period) and winged the rest and somehow he succeeded at helping Mika feel comfy and as healthy as she can feel. His intuition is strong as hell. Though he would absolutely be the boy to ask "Ayo what pu$$y size you wear?" but like... in a more Matthew way. Not as vulgar.

Damien would have a basic to generally good idea of what to do, depending on if his mindreading decides to work that day. While periods would be new to him, sickness is not. So he understand that you need to stay hydrated, well fed and well rested. He would be the least likely to let you do anything. (a little bit of that overprotectiveness kicking in) He'll figure it out...maybe....hopefully. But also if he's sent out to buy pads, he's getting at least five additional items and there's a chance he'll forget the pads.

[cheolhub]

hi sar <3

woke up this morning feeling like absolute ass and then around lunchtime i ONCE AGAIN have been blessed with getting to start my freaking menstrual cycle THREE DAYS EARLY. I AM JUST ENJOYING THE EXCRUCIATING CRAMPS THAT IS HITTING MY POOR ABDOMEN SO MUCH LIKE YES GIRL! MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO ENJOY AN EPISODE OF GOSE and CRY EVERYTIME I LAUGH.

— 🦝 anon who wants to double over and d!e.

😭😭😭 im so sorry nonnie. i feel u fr bc i think im abt to start mine, but im in between ovulating and actually… u know,,, bleeding so i’m just pmsing and sore LMFAOOOOO but take some tylenol or midol 🫡 those are my bffs fr. try using a heating pad too (i dont own one but i heard they work 🤣)

[nmchealthcareuae]

Menstrual Health: What’s Normal and What’s Not

“Women’s health needs to be front and centre– it often isn’t, but it needs to be.”– Cynthia Nixon

We live in a society where menstruation is considered “impure” and anything related to menstrual health is taboo. Even in the 21st century, some women still have no access to primary menstrual health education and requirements. 

The hushing over menstruation and related topics dates way back in time. From getting death glares from mothers while enquiring about periods in front of a male family member as a child to hiding the sanitary napkins deep in your bags like smuggling drugs while going to your college or office, every woman has been a victim of this unnecessary stigmatisation.

The whole notion of women empowerment is often limited to occasional social media posts and campaigns. Women empowerment starts when a woman gets accepted for being, in fact, a woman. The fact that women are getting vilified over a biological process is indeed appalling. 

I have my fair share of experiences while getting sanitary pads from a pharmacy- waiting for a female staff member to attend to me, whispering what I want, getting embarrassed if the packet gets exposed in a transparent plastic bag, and the list goes on and on.

It took me 5 years of my womanhood to realise that I was being silenced about something natural that defines my identity. It is high time for society to stop making a big deal out of a woman's body and her menstruation. It also made me realise that most menstruation-related discomforts require proper medical attention instead of treating them with extreme secrecy.  

It was at that moment I decided to consult one of the best gynaecologists in Dubai, practising at NMC Healthcare Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, to clear my queries related to menstrual health and related problems.

Here I am sharing some of the knowledge she passed to me to ensure you are menstrually healthy and what signs (that may look harmless) to watch out for. 

Menstrual Cramps

Since menstrual cycles are different for every woman, the cramp patterns are different too. Some may experience no or mild pain during their periods, while some may experience unbearable and excruciating pain that can make their day challenging.

She cites,” Experiencing cramps 1-3 days before periods are expected, and it usually subsides after a few days. But, encountering period cramps a week before your actual period is rare and may indicate a far more concerning health issue.”

Severe menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding once or twice a year are quite normal, but if it occurs every time you menstruate, you should seek medical advice to avoid any risks and complications. 

PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to physical, emotional, and behavioural change, with varied symptoms that occur before a woman’s monthly period. Women usually start PMSing 1-2 weeks before period bleeding. Some common symptoms of PMS include:

Cramps

Sore breasts

Bloating

Acne breakouts

Mood swings

Tiredness

Studies show that almost 48 percent of women experience PMS at some point in their reproductive life. The symptoms of PMS can be mild to intense and can be controlled by treatments and adjusting your lifestyle. 

PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition in which the female body develops small cysts on the ovary, making it enlarged. It may result in increased production of the male hormone called androgen and other symptoms like acne, excessive hair growth, obesity, and irregular periods. 

I was diagnosed with PCOS and then got referred to the obstetrician-gynaecologist in NMC, where she gave me some tips to keep it in control. 

She says, “The main cause of PCOS is unknown. However, it can be a combination of genetics and environmental factors, such as lifestyle, stress, lack of exercise, and diet. PCOS can be controlled by adopting a diet that includes natural, unprocessed food low on carbs, adding cardiovascular workouts, yoga, and meditation to your routine.”

PCOS in extreme conditions can cause infertility, endometrial cancer, and depression. 

Pertaining to menstrual health, most women often evade consulting a doctor for their queries and concerns. No matter what society says, a woman's body and health should be her priority. Make sure you have the best gynaecologists in Dubai and Abu Dhabi at your service for a healthy and happy life.

[novachroni-and-cheese]

Black clover characters and what they do when their s/o on their period. Part 1

Warnings: None

Gordon

- Literally the best person to have with you on your period.

- He’ll bring you all the soft stuffed animals and heating pads you could ever possibly want

- The most important thing to understand about being taken care of by Gordon is that he will vanish at random times and not tell you he has left.

- Often times when he leaves it’s usually to go and buy you snacks or get more hygiene supplies for you

- He’ll braid his s/o’s hair for them

- If s/o suffers from particularly bad cramps he will use his curse magic to try and lessen the effects, kinda like what he does for henry and his curse

- Gordon will know exactly what you need when you need it and will always be right on time to give it to you, he’ll take notes on your behaviors during your cycle and use the knowledge he gains to better prepare for next month.

- Lots of cuddles and kisses when in private, he’s still too shy to be affectionate in public but when alone he’ll make a special effort to show you a little extra love.

Leopold

- Does not know literally anything. Someone help this boy, please.

- Gets upset when you complain about cramps and being bloated since he doesn’t really get it and wants to help.

- After a couple months, he eventually just has a sit down conversation with Mereoleona about periods.

- With new understanding in tow, prepare to be absolutely spoiled by this boy!

- You need pads? What size pussy you wear? You need tampons? Regular, heavy, or ultra? You want snackies? You’re gonna have food for days, bro, anything you want.

- He just wants to make sure you’re feeling your best even during this stressful time.

- If anyone tries to make fun of him for buying sanitary products, he just fires it right back at them.

- “What? You aren’t man enough to care for your s/o when they’re on their period? You guys must be sucky boyfriends!”

Luck

- Is constantly asking to fight you and is confused when you refuse. You usually love sparring with him.

- “Fight me, y/n!” is only ever met with “Not right now.”

- Eventually, you’re tired of his persistence and snap at him. “I am on my period, Luck! For Christ’s sake, not now!!��

- Oh.

- Well, now he’s being super careful with you, treating you like royalty.

- He’s also being defensive of you, more so than usual.

- He never tells anyone that you’re on your period. He knows that’s sensitive information to you, but he will be there at, basically, your beck and call until you’re done for the month.

- When you’re finally off your period though? “Fight me, y/n!”

Magna

- Knows when you’re about to start your period cause he can tell when you’re PMSing.

- He never jokes about it though. No “Is it that time of the month?” whenever you’re mad at him, and no shaming when it is that time of the month.

- It just isn’t manly to degrade your s/o!

- Gets real uppity when other guys pull that kind of stuff or when they openly admit they don’t buy sanitary products for their significant others.

- “A real man takes care of the people he loves!” is now his mantra.

- Heats up water bottles for you when you have cramps.

- Magna is the kind of guy who would try and bake desserts for you while on your period, albeit he fails miserably and they taste god awful but he really tries to go the extra mile for you.

Asta

- He is literally so clueless on what to do, he knew something happened to women once a month but he didn’t realize that something was BLEEDING FOR A WEEK+

- He’s incredibly gentle with his s/o, taking the time to pamper them and make sure they're ok, at first he treats it like they have the flu. With more experience and time though he realizes that his s/o can function fine still they just need a little extra attention and care.

- He talks to Finral and Vanessa for advice since Finral is the resident ladies man and Vanessa is a woman who will tell it to you straight, they teach him how to care for you and what things to bring.

- He is not ashamed at all to buy tampons and pads, he will walk into the store screaming “QUICK WHERE ARE YOUR TAMPONS” and have no regrets.

- Asta will cut time out of his daily workout and training to take care of his s/o which is incredible because he almost never skips his workout.

- He will also cuddle you and put up with mood swings and anything else you might throw at him. He will never give up on his s/o.

[guywithperspective]

Bursting some period myths...

You might encounter many general myth-bursting in google and other places all over the internet, including social media. So, let me talk about the few uncommon ones that often get lost within too much information.

The bleeding myth: No bleeding happens after a woman gets pregnant (the egg fertilizes). Thus, women can confirm pregnancy if they miss a period. Fact: When the fertilized egg implants in the uterus, it can cause bleeding (in a small amount). This is called implantation bleeding and will coincide with your period date. Be sure that you do not pass it off as 'I AM NOT PREGNANT!' You better get a test.

The painful cramp myth: Having painful cramps throughout your menstruating phase is normal and happens to everyone. Fact: Painful cramps can begin a day before periods and might last up to the second day. Still, if you keep having painful cramps for the 5 to 7 days that you do bleed, it isn't normal. It is a symptom of some underlying cause. Go see your ob-gyn.

The 'I am just PMSing' myth: You are emotionally overwhelmed, irritable, and depressed. It's just premenstrual stress. Fact: First, your emotions are valid whether or not they come with your period cycle. PMS does bring in a lot of mood swings due to hormonal changes, but many a time, it might not be PMS at all. PMDD (Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder) is often mistaken for PMS. While PMS is quite normal, PMDD might have underlying causes beyond the period hormones. PMDD can have several negative effects as well. The best way is to talk to your loved ones and seek professional help if required.

The cup replacing myth: You have to change your cup every year or two. Fact: A cup can last as long as 10 years, the very reason it is seen as a one-time investment. There is no need to replace it so often.

It is time we start properly understanding and creating awareness about what really goes in our bodies. Learn your biases, snip them out, and educate other women to do the same.

-Supriya Dash, intern at LemmeBe

[meganlpie]

In Her Shoes

Requested by @tallguy1130:  Could you do a SPN one-shot where Sam and Dean somehow (up to you) are put into female bodies and freak out trying to find a way to change back?

Here you are, hubby! I do not own Sam, Dean, or Rowena. They belong to the writers/creators of SPN.

Warnings: Sam Winchester x fem!reader x Dean Winchester (platonic), Rowena

Sam and Dean had to admit that they had no idea what they were getting into when they let a woman move into the bunker. You were a hunter too, but you were still a woman. There were times when you were completely different from both boys and that confused them sometimes. They wouldn't be confused for long.

           You were on a witch hunt and Dean had gotten frustrated with you. Of all the times for your period to start. "It's not like I can help it, Dean!" you hissed as another cramp hit you. "Can't you handle it this time?" Dean grumbled and turned away from you. Sam didn't really understand it either, but he gave you a smile. "Sure, Y/N. You just rest up." You nodded, grateful at least one Winchester had your back. You knew it wasn't Dean's fault though. He hated when anything interfered with a hunt.

           The two brothers left for the hunt and that was when it all went wrong. As Dean was killing the witch, she started to chant a spell. Then, she was dead. Nothing happened so they decided the spell must not have been complete. They shrugged it off and headed back to the motel, greeted you and drifted off to sleep. They were in for a surprise the next morning.

           "WHAT THE HELL?!" The words jolted you out of sleep. You sat up groggily, groaning. After rubbing your eyes and letting your gaze focus on the sight in front of you, you froze. It wasn't Sam or Dean you saw. Actually it was. Just not the way you were used to seeing them. "Y/N, what's happening? Please tell me you know." You simply stared. The green eyes looking back at you were not amused. "Snap out of it, Y/N!"

           "Dean...you're a woman," you said softly. Your gaze flickered over to Sam who was glancing down at his own now very feminine body. The only reason you knew who they were was the fact that they had the same colored eyes, same mannerisms, and same way of speaking as the boys. "No sh-" You arched a brow, cutting off his swear. You weren't particularly fond of swearing when it was directed at you and Dean knew it.

           "Dean," Sam started, "I think the witch's spell worked." Dean closed his eyes for a brief second before shouting, "SONOVABITCH!" You had to stifle a giggle hearing Dean's favorite expression in such a womanly voice. He shot a glare your way. "Not helping," he muttered before turning back to Sam, "But the witch is dead. It shouldn't be working. How do we change back?" Sam shrugged. "Looks like the two of you are just going to have to wait until it wears off." Dean groaned loudly. "We're going home."

           You didn't make it far before Dean decided he needed a drink. Turned out not to be the best idea. The three of you walked into the crowded bar and heads turned your way. You were used to it, so you sank into the nearest booth. Sam and Dean, however, weren't used to all the male attention.

           It didn't take long for a big, burly guy to approach your table. "Hey pretty ladies. How about you let me buy you a drink?" The boys just shook their heads and you answered, "Sorry, we already have drinks. But thank you." The guy shrugged and slid into the booth next to Sam. "How about a dance then?" He put his arm across the back of the booth and leaned into the younger Winchester. You had to stifle a giggle when Sam looked at you in a panic.

           "She's not interested," Dean growled out, but it wasn't as effective in his new voice. "Oh I see. Maybe you are then, cutie." Dean shook his head. "No thanks." You could sense the guys actually getting uncomfortable, so you stepped in. "Look, buddy, we're just here to drink. We're not interested in hooking up," you told him. Your tone was polite, but left no room for argument. With all three of you glaring at him, he seemed to get the hint and left.

           "That was exhausting. You deal with this kind of crap?" You nodded. "Yeah, Dean. Most women do. And I hate to break it to you, you act kinda like that sometimes. But you back off when a girl says no. Not all guys do." Dean was quiet for a bit, taking a swig of his beer. After a few minutes, he finally spoke again.

           "Sorry if I ever made you feel like that, Y/N." You smiled and gave his hand a pat. "Nah, Dean. You've never made me feel the way you're feeling right now. But now you know what it's like." Dean nodded. The three of you drank in silence, none of you in the mood to really celebrate. Once you finished your drink, you got back on the road. You were all ready to be home again.

*time skip*

           "I want my body back!" Dean whined. It had been three days since the boys woke up in female bodies and it was starting to get to them. However, while Dean was busy whining about it, you and Sam were trying to figure out how to change them back. Although this time Dean had reason to whine. You had gone on another hunt and it hadn't gone well. The boys weren't used to hunting in their new bodies. They had been clumsy.

           It also didn't help that at least one of them was experiencing PMS symptoms. You weren't surprised though. You and Sam had always been close so it made sense that, now that he was physically female, you were in sync as far as periods were concerned. Dean was not happy. "Oh, come on! I can't deal with two hormonal women!" Sam had burst into tears at that. Needless to say, all three of you were ready for the boys to be back to normal.

           "Maybe we could find another witch to reverse the spell," Sam suggested and Dean shot him down vehemently. "No way! No more witches!" You rolled your eyes and went back to your research. "It may be the only way, Deanna." He glared at the name, making you giggle. You continued, "It seems like it's either that or wait for it to wear off. Who knows when that will be."

           Dean let out a loud groan. It was obvious he wasn't liking his options right then. "DEAN! That's enough. I am bleeding, hormonal, and my body aches! We are finding a witch to reverse this spell!" Sam snapped, even taking you by surprise. Sam wasn't really one to lose his temper. But you guessed a guy's first period would do that to him. "O-Okay," Dean stuttered, "Let's find a witch."

           "Or we could just call Rowena," you offered and Dean shook his head. A glare from Sam had him changing his tune. You called Rowena and, after much persuasion, you managed to get her to agree to meet with the three of you. You all knew it was your best bet. That didn't mean you had to like it.

           Rowena was waiting for you at the designated meeting place. You climbed out of the car first and walked over to her. "This better be good, dearie. I'm not in the habit of helping Winchesters." You smiled and fought back a laugh. "Oh believe me, it is." You waved to the boys who then climbed out of the car. Rowena glanced between them and you. "Is this some kind of joke?" You shook your head. Rowena starting snickering and continued until it was a full on guffaw. "Oh, you were right. This is wonderful. Do we have to fix 'em?"

           "Can you?" Rowena nodded with a smirk. "Of course, dearie. I'm the greatest witch there is. I just need some time." You nodded. "Hopefully not too much. Sam is on his period and I don't think Dean can handle much more before he starts his." You stopped what you were saying and thought on it. "That is probably the weirdest thing I have ever said." You and Rowena both doubled over laughing.

           "I don't see what's so funny," Sam cried. Dean huffed. "Please. Can we please just fix this?" Rowena wiped a tear from her eye and nodded. "Sure. Like I said. I need a wee bit of time, but shouldn't take long." The three of you agreed and sat down to wait. Well, you and Sam sat with heating pads while Dean paced.

           Suddenly, Dean doubled over. "What is that?!" You and Sam exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Cramps." You got up and ran over to Rowena. "Tell me you're almost done. Dean's period is either starting soon or has already." Dean let out a shriek. "There's blood on my pants! There's not supposed to be blood there!" You felt for him. "Please tell me you're ready."

           "Can't rush perfection, dearie. But yes, I am." You clapped your hands and called the boys over. Sam practically ran while Dean wobbled over trying not to get more blood on his pants. "Please hurry," Dean grumbled. Rowena glared and finished the spell. You closed your eyes and prepared for the worst...just in case. When you opened your eyes, you breathed a sigh a relief. The Winchesters stood before you. In their own bodies.

           "Thank god," Dean muttered. You beamed at the boys before throwing your arms around Dean and then Sam. "Missed you, boys. Three PMSing females in the same house is a lot for anyone to handle." Dean shuddered. Rowena cleared her throat. "Thanks, Rowena. We owe you one." She smirked and replied, "Remember that." With that, she left. "Can we go home? I need to shower and get the blood off my pants," Dean asked and you all shared a laugh. 

(a/n: Little different than the request, but there you go!)

Tagging: @brewsthespirit-blog @fairytalesexistxx @aikibriarrose @jotink78 @daddy-kink-confirmed  

[coridallasmultipass]

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[marymirandafit]

How I Lost My Right Ovary | My Personal Story on Losing an Ovary

I’ve been wanting to write my story on “How I Lost My Right Ovary.”  I didn’t know how to publically tell it, yet I knew I wanted to do it.  I think for so long I attached part of my identity to not having one ovary.  I felt defined for so many years by not having one ovary.  There were times I fell less of a woman, incomplete and not whole.  I attached my self-worth and self-esteem to not having one ovary.  Well, after I started My Fit Healing journey out of nowhere, the thoughts stopped because I did the inner work and up-leveled my self-love.  I no longer felt there was missing part of me, instead, I felt blessed and grateful my life was saved.  I felt more empowered to tell my story to show how we shouldn’t be defined by a health issue, illness or missing organ.  Now, I’d like to share with you how I lost my right ovary in 2006.

How I Lost My Right Ovary goes like this.

I started feeling really sharp pains in my abdominal area one day.  I thought they were cramps or colics from something I ate that didn’t sit well.  There were times I’d be paralyzed with pain and couldn’t even move because the pain would be unbearable.  I’d literally stay in a frozen position, the moment I moved the pain would get sharper.  There were two particular times that I vividly remember.  I was walking to my apartment from class on a summer day and it happened on the side street.  I felt a horrible and sharp pain on my right side.  I had to hold on to the rail and couldn’t move at all.  The pain lasted for a few minutes and dissipated after that.  I was fine and thought nothing of it.  Thought it was just cramps or colics.  Well, the 2nd time I can remember it happened at work.  I was in charge of the front room to welcome people.  All of a sudden I found myself holding on to the table because I was in excruciating pain, pain that you can’t move because it intensifies it.  Pain that makes you cry and doesn’t let you breathe.  I knew it wasn’t my appendix because I lost that in 2001.

I just thought nothing of it again. My mistake!  I was too worried about school, my social life at school, my boyfriend then and my college life.  On the weekend of June 3rd, I decided to go home to surprise my parents for their wedding anniversary.  I went to visit a friend because I didn’t want my parents to see me yet until the 3rd, which is the date of their anniversary.  I planned it so well and I knew they would be so excited to see me.  Well, on June 2nd, I walked down to the bathroom and I recall getting super hot, like hot flashes.  I was sweating and didn’t understand why.   I felt my blood-pressure drop and just got dizzy.  I remember I took my shirt off and put it on the floor to lie down to cool off.  All I remember next is waking up on the ceramic tile ground.  I managed to pull myself up and next thing I know, I woke up on the floor again.  What is happening I thought?  I had no idea.  I walked upstairs and it happened two more times as I was trying to get to the second floor.  I woke up in the middle of the stairs, tired, confused and dizzy.   I had fainted 4 times total.  No one heard me because I managed to get myself up again.  I went to the room and I fainted in the doorway.  I was immediately taken to the ER after fainting 5 times.  I was unconscious by the time I got the ER.  I remember kind of opening my eyes and all was blurry and fell back asleep.  I remember they put me in a wheelchair and that’s all I know.

I had no notion of life or what was happening.  Next thing I know my Mom woke me up and said: “you are going into surgery and they are going to remove your ovary.”  I remember crying and saying to her “no I don’t want to lose it.  Don’t let them take it out.”  I was not capable of making decisions and my parents had to consent to emergency surgery because I was on the verge of dying.  The blood was in my abdominal area and had gone up my lungs.  I had a corpus luteum cyst that ruptured and in efforts to save my life, they had to remove the ovary and fallopian tube, in what is called a Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

I woke up heavily under morphine and with a massive headache.  The light was so bright and my parents were there on June 3rd, their anniversary.  What a surprise I gave them.  I remember being so drugged up that I felt happy and I don’t think I had comprehended well how I lost my right ovary.  My headaches wouldn’t go away.  They were pounding headaches due to iron deficiency anemia produced by all the blood I lost.  I had 2 blood transfusions.  They saved my life again.  I’m sure I can’t remember many things from this tragic time on How I Lost My Right Ovary, but I’m trying to be as descriptive as I can.

In this image, you can see my scar… It’s 13 cm wide.

Now, I want to share with you what a Corpus Luteum Cyst is, symptoms and awareness information.

Corpus Luteum Cyst Symptoms | How I Lost My Right Ovary

Pelvic pain that is dull or sharp aching.

Pelvic pain before or during the menstrual cycle.

Painful periods PMS.

Abdominal bloating or swelling.

Nausea and vomiting.

Painful bowel movements.

Painful intercourse, very painful and major discomfort.

Pain in the lower back or thighs.

Breast tenderness.

Many of the symptoms are associated with PMSing and can be confusing and often ignored, trust me I did that too.  I often thought it was cramps due to period and since I had been irregular most of my life until 2006 I didn’t think anything of it.  I thought I was probably getting a second period within 28 days, which it wasn’t unusual for me.  Even when getting yearly pap-smears, I was never told I had a cyst on my Obgyn through a pelvic exam.  If the doctor is not able to say something, please ask for an ultrasound if you experience any of the symptoms.

I learned that all women have ‘cysts-like-fluid-sacs’ called follicles as part of our monthly cycle.  If the follicle keeps growing it becomes a Functional Cyst.  There are two types of Functional Cysts, Follicular and Corpus Luteum.  Well, a Corpus Luteum Cyst may disappear in a few weeks.  In some cases, a Corpus Luteum Cyst may expand by filling with blood or liquid and attach itself to the ovary, which is exactly what happened to my right ovary.  The Corpus Luteum Cyst may still exhibit no symptoms, but in some cases may grow, bleed or twist the ovary. This may cause pain in the pelvis or the abdomen and may require surgery.

In my efforts to tell you my personal story of How I Lost My Right Ovary due to a ruptured Corpus Luteum Cyst, I want to ask you to help me bring awareness for preventive Women’s reproductive health.  It is so important to be empowered with information to prevent many unneeded situations, such as what happened to me.

I can’t even tell you what is going through my head right now. On January 16th, 2018, my new Obgyn told me he reviewed the pathological results from my surgery in 2006 and my ovary was healthy.  It was functional and ovulating.  There could have been a way to save it by removing the cyst carefully and suturing the ovary back.  Yet, I know it was an emergency surgery due to the loss of blood in my abdominal area and lungs.  I don’t know if the young surgeon could have done anything to prevent the removal of my right ovary.  Now, I sit here writing facing a similar situation.  I’m on the verge of losing my left ovary to an endometrioma cyst and I also have uterine fibroid tumor of 8cm in diameter.  My surgery is on Feb 9th, 2018.  Stay tuned for my blog post on my Tumor Story and facing this situation for the 2nd time.

Please share to bring awareness and make sure if you have daughters, and they experience painful periods to take matters and make sure they don’t have ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis or other female reproductive problems..  This is all I ask. If my story can bring awareness and help someone save her ovaries, I’d be so blessed.  More blessed than I am today.  I’m staying super positive, hopeful and with a lot of faith that my surgery will turn out great and a hysterectomy won’t’ be needed.

Do you know someone who is going through the same or has? Let me know in the comments!

What can you tell someone that is going through this situation?

Thank you for reading my story on How I Lost My Right Ovary,

Much love to you,

Mary Miranda

Check this blog post: I wrote this not knowing my bloating belly was produced by the tumor.  I thought it was mostly from Leaky Gut Syndrome Bloating After Eating

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i’m pmsing and it’s annoying ok. Sometimes it’s not as bad but other times (very few times thank god) all I want to do is lay in bed and cry. A couple of times I have had cramps before I even start bleeding and it’s annoying bc I’m constantly checking so I don’t bleed through my pants (I use a pantyliner the days before and after my period but still). I am all out of energy since yesterday.

[sincerelymakay]

Why PMS is a BIG DEAL and a GLOBAL CONCERN

I’ve been told that I use my PMS as an excuse for a lot of things; my satanic fits included. News flash: I’m not sorry. And women shouldn’t be. It’s as normal as men’s morning wood. Surprise, surprise! Except that it’s painful and expensive (read: period and survival kits).

It takes a great amount of patience and will power to maintain grace and composure when in immense pain and discomfort. Sadly, I am one of those poor, unfortunate souls who just cannot even--  

Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is that stage when a woman experiences changes in her body in preparation for her period a.k.a. when a woman runs amuck. The menstrual period in itself is a whole different stage where a woman bleeds for three to five days (and not die) with accompanying pain in the lower extremities. That’s grade-school science.

When a girl is experiencing PMS, she is in all sorts of pain: physical, emotional and mental. Our feelings change as our body does. Breasts become sore, headaches occur, we become bloated, abdomen starts to have cramps, immune system is down, and energy dips low; that’s just the physical part. The hardest to manage are the mood swings. As hormones surge, we become sensitive, unhappy, irrational, needy, unattractive, worthless, irritable, angry, unloved, sensual, upset, we have unnecessary cravings for specific food and so much more. Sometimes, one feeling at a time; but mostly ALL. AT. THE. SAME. TIME.

My PMS gets worse with age because of increasing causes of stress and normally, I get by with just crying the nights away. No big deal.

And no, we can’t just “snap out of it” or “shake it off” because these hormones are inside of us! Swimming in all of our being and entity. Health geeks will easily tell us to just exercise and eat healthy. It’s like telling a diabetic to just smile and the diabetes will go away. What gives? A fitness regime and a good diet can help lessen the symptoms but PMS isn’t going to disappear completely. I’ll leave it to science to explain how and why. It’s SCIENCE, okay? It’s true whether you believe or not (thank you, Neil deGrasse Tyson).

Unfortunately, no [legal] drug is available to shush PMS completely down. What is my point? I feel that it’s high time that the world see PMS in a different light. Please don’t chastise us like we’re horrible human beings. Please just be more accepting, understanding and considerate. We may sound like we want to kill everyone when PMSing but really, sometimes we just need a hug, or ice cream or a sheer acknowledgement of our being to say the least. I am but a small voice but on behalf of all the women in the world, I *plead* for an extra dose of understanding from the society. PMS is P A I N F U L and burdensome. JUST FUCKING LOVE US.

It’s the age of LGBTQ pride, robots, and celebration of diversity, please don’t leave PMS concerns in the Jurassic Era. Shouldn’t be anthropological advancement be inclusive? Yes, PMS is a big deal. In fact, it’s a global concern. Think of how many family, friendly, work, and romantic relationships can be saved because the world cared a little more? 

I know I’m asking for understanding and all but I’m also asserting my entitlement as a person with ovaries. The PMS hormones that drive us crazy are the very same hormones that ensure the continuity of humanity’s existence. These hormones serve as fuel that run our baby-making machines, FYI. Women should be awarded or something. 

You are all welcome.