#painful periods

[bitchesgetriches]

(tw periods) does anyone have tips for working while you have extremely painful-to the point it's debilitating-periods?

Oh my sweet baby I'm so sorry you're going through this. Bitch Nation: what are your words of wisdom for this darling baby bitchling with debilitating periods?

When I was in college, I once had period pain so bad that I literally couldn't make it from my classroom building across the park to my dorm without stopping multiple times to sit down and gasp for air. It was awful. I went to the doctor, who suggested hormonal birth control. After I got on the pill, my periods became FAR less painful.

I stopped having periods altogether about 12 years ago because of my birth control method (I'm 37 and have had an IUD since January 2017). The important thing is to consult a doctor. Here's more:

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[prima-after-dawn]

Funny how the other day I talked about how horrendous my periods are and now today I have returned to the land of suffering

Time to eat chocolate, snuggle my Optimus Prime body pillow, and cry to sad songs until the agony ceases and desists 🥲

[distractedpebble]

Okay, so anyone who's been following me knows that I've been very open about my struggle with my periods and both control. Well, my doctor switched my birth control a few months ago and now I've had two periods this month.

That's not the point of this post, though. This post is about this:

This might be an unpopular opinion, I don't know, but I hate this packaging. When I'm sitting there feeling like I'm dying, I don't feel "courageous," or "like a girl." To me, it almost feels patronizing. I get that they probably think it's "supportive," and if you like this packaging, then I'm genuinely happy for you. But I'm sitting here in so much pain, sobbing my eyes out and trying not to scream from the pain, and I look at this and see this messaging. I'm not courageous, I'm in pain.

[crystaivf]

Symptoms of Chocolate Cysts

A chocolate cyst, also known as an endometrioma, is a type of ovarian cyst filled with old blood resembling chocolate syrup. It occurs due to endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. These cysts can cause pelvic pain, especially during menstruation, and may affect fertility. Treatment options include pain management, hormonal therapy, or surgical removal, depending on the severity of symptoms and fertility concerns. Regular monitoring and medical intervention are essential for managing chocolate cysts effectively.

Chocolate Cysts Symptoms

Here’s a list of symptoms that you may encounter: 

Painful, crampy periods

Pelvic pain not related to your menstrual cycle

Irregular periods

Pain during sex

Infertility for some women

Learn more about Chocolate Cysts Causes symtoms and treatment

[rhiandoesfandom]

I second, third, AND fourth this.

I had horribly painful dysmenorrhea every single month during my period and I was having 10-14 day periods. I finally found a doctor that took me seriously and got on Norethindrone and now I don't have a period.

(Not saying that med will work for you but make sure you go through all your options. I couldn't take an estrogen pill because I have chronic migraines and they can increase risk of seizures. So I take a progestin).

Life without that specific pain is so much better. As well as not as much dysphoria cause I'm trans.

Please make people take your pain seriously. And if they don't, ask a friend or partner to come with you to vouch for you.

So many people who get periods are like “Ugh it sucks that having a menstrual cycle makes you almost die every month” like no that’s not normal you need to go to the doctor

[drshwetamendirattagynae]

Dysmenorrhea, commonly known as painful periods, affects a significant number of women during their menstrual cycle. This condition, characterized by severe cramping and discomfort, can disrupt daily life and impact overall well-being. For women in Faridabad seeking expert guidance on managing dysmenorrhea, Dr. Shweta Mendiratta is recognized as the Best Gynaecologist in Faridabad. Her expertise in treating menstrual disorders makes her a top choice for those looking for effective solutions. This article delves into the causes of dysmenorrhea, its impact, and various methods for relief.

[saispecialitycenter]

Are Painful periods sign of Good Fertility - Sai Speciality Center

Learn if menstrual cramps can be an indicator of reproductive health. Stay informed about your menstrual health and fertility journey.

[prima-after-dawn]

Projecting my period cramps onto Sentinel because he deserves his ego knocked down a peg or two

- 🦋

You so fragging real for this, Butterfly.

I’ve always had NIGHTMARE cramps on my first period day and such heavy bleeding the whole day/night I spend HOURS on and off the toilet when I’m too uncomfortable to lay down and try to nap, which fortunately I’m able to do most of the time when my cramps are THE worst and sleep through most of that. No prescription or OTC pain meds have ever helped for more than six months bc my body is just such a fucking powerhouse it’s like “Oh, what’s this? A new drug for me to build up a massive tolerance to? Don’t mind if I do!” Heating pads don’t work, hydrating doesn’t do anything for the pain (just makes sure I don’t bleed out and freaking die I guess), and eating things like 72-90% cacao dark chocolate that are supposed to help don’t work either. And I refuse to take drugs like birth control for it cuz that shit fucks your body up so bad over time and I am tryna have offspring lol 🙃 So literally my only option is to either sleep through the worst or just suffer

So yeah, there is definitely a part of me that’s like, “Yeah, if I could bestow this female experience upon an evil individual, I would” and Sentinel is certainly one of those I would bestow my agony and discomfort upon 🥰

Anyway, I do wanna say that there is ONE thing that has helped reduce my cramping to a moderate level rather than severe for most of my periods and that is CARIONA! Info below :)

They make pads out of plant fibers that come in all sizes, come with a waterproof travel/storage bag, have no fragrances, chemicals, or unnatural dyes, are super comfy, and have never leaked in my experience even during my heaviest flow (and I’m a side sleeper!). And the best part is, you can just throw ‘em all into the washing machine when you’re done bleeding and wash on delicate, warm water, and light detergent, then air dry them! I always used U by Kotex pads before I bought a variety pack from Cariona and in the year I’ve had them so far the change in my pain has been VERY noticeable. Less pain (still bad but much more manageable), more comfortable, not wasting money and plastics buying $15-30 boxes of disposable pads every month. Cariona’s pads will last 2-3 years depending on use and the variety pack I got was only about $100! This shit’s so good, PLEASE try them out if you get a chance to! They’ve made me and so many other women feel so much better during periods. NOT SPONSORED!

[distractedpebble]

I'm 31 and I take a birth control pill because of debilitating periods. There are so many reasons that someone could be on the pill and a teen should not need to feel bad because of bc stigma .

"People shouldn't post about how the contraceptive pill can be prescribed for non-contraceptive reasons because it's sex negative" feels like a take that can only come from people who don't realise just how young some people end up being prescribed the pill

Like, fine, you, person in your twenties, might be comfortable being like "this is the pill I take to fuck without getting pregnant", but I don't think it's sex negative for a thirteen-year-old who has been prescribed it for debilitating period pain to not want to have to hide their medication from their classmates on an overnight school trip because their classmates think that the only reason anyone would take it is that they're sexually active

[distractedpebble]

I am in tears today.

About a month and a half ago, my doctor changed my birth control without telling me. It's "basically the same" because they're both Progestin only pills because I can't take anything with Estrogen.

Unfortunately, I woke up in extreme pain this morning and I almost had a mental breakdown when I realized that it was my period, despite the fact that I've been taking the pill every single day at the same exact time. I don't know if it's that this pill doesn't work as well as the last one or what, but when I was on Slynd I never even had spotting. Now that it was changed to Jencycla, I've been cramping a lot, but it wasn't nearly as bad as period cramps so I didn't mind all that much. Then my back started hurting like it did during my period, but I made note of it and moved on.

But today. Today I woke up in so much pain, that very familiar pain, the whole reason I'm on birth control to begin with, and I wanted to lose it. I'm sobbing as I write this post because I'm so sick of it. I'm so tired. I don't want this anymore, I don't want to "handle" this anymore. I'm in so much pain. The pills were supposed to stop this, what's the point of taking them if they don't even work???

[vizthedatum]

The great part of having a girlfriend who understands chronic conditions: EVERYTHING

Uhhh, the slightly not great part for both of us: syncing up our cycles and being in pain at the same time

[irhabiya]

i'm curious how many people also don't experience cramps as their main symptom, because back pain is the worst for me by far it's usually how i can tell my period is coming up too

[reasonsforhope]

"A medical technology company in Australia is aiming for a world-first: it wants to launch a blood test for endometriosis (sometimes called 'endo' for short) within the first half of this year [2025].

In a recent peer-reviewed trial, its novel test proved 99.7 percent accurate at distinguishing severe cases of endometriosis from patients without the disease but with similar symptoms.

Even in the early stages of the disease, when blood markers may be harder to pick out, the test's accuracy remained over 85 percent.

The company behind the patent, Proteomics International, says it is currently adapting the method "for use in a clinical environment," with a target launch date in Australia for the second quarter of this year [2025].

The test is called PromarkerEndo.

"This advancement marks a significant step toward non-invasive, personalized care for a condition that has long been underserved by current medical approaches," managing director of Proteomics International Richard Lipscombe said in a press release from December 30.

Endometriosis is a common inflammatory disease that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other parts of the body, forming lesions. The disease can be very painful, and yet the average patient often suffers debilitating symptoms for up to seven years before they are properly diagnosed.

While there are numerous reasons for such a long delay, symptoms of endometriosis are often highly variable, unpredictable, difficult to measure or describe, and dismissed or overlooked by doctors.

Today, the only definitive way to diagnose endometriosis is via keyhole surgery called a laparoscopy, which is expensive, invasive, and carries risks.

Proteomics International is hoping to change that.

In collaboration with researchers at the University of Melbourne and the Royal Women's Hospital, the company compared the bloodwork data from 749 participants of mostly European descent.

Some had endometriosis and others had symptoms that were similar to endo but without the lesions. All participants had a laparoscopy to confirm the presence or absence of the disease.

Sifting through the bloodwork, researchers ran several different algorithms to figure out which proteins in the blood were best at predicting endometriosis of varying stages.

Building on previous research, a panel of 10 proteins showed a "clear association" with endometriosis.

For years now, scientists have investigated possible blood biomarkers of endometriosis to see if they could differentiate between those who have endo and those who do not. Similar to cancerous tumors, endo lesions can establish their own blood supply, and if cervical cancer can be diagnosed via a blood test, it seemed possible that endometriosis could be, too...

Proteomics International claims patents for PromarkerEndo are "pending in all major jurisdictions," starting first in Australia.

It remains to be seen if the company's blood test lives up to the hype and is approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). But that's not outside the realm of possibility.

In November of 2023, some researchers predicted that a "reliable non-invasive biomarker for endometriosis is highly likely in the coming years."

Perhaps this is the year."

-via ScienceAlert, January 9, 2025

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Note: As someone with endometriosis, let me say that this is a HUGE deal. The condition is incredibly common, incredibly understudied, and incredibly often dismissed. Massive sexism at work here.

I got very lucky and got diagnosed after about 6 months of chronic pain (and extra extra lucky, because my pain went away with medication). But as the article says, the average time to diagnosis is seven years.

Being able to confirm endometriosis diagnoses/rates without invasive surgery will also lead to huge progress in studying/creating treatments for endo.

And fyi: If you have a period that is so painful that you can't stand up, or have to go home from school/work, or vomit, or anything else debilitating (or if any of those things apply if you forget to take pain meds), that is NOT NORMAL, and you should talk to a competent gynecologist asap.

[mocndu]

my back hurts so his does too

[gotchibam]

Dedenne and Goomy ko-fi doodle for Glitz! ☁️💤

[magentasnail]

as part of trying to have a better relationship with my body I'm trying to not think of the uterus as evil like this:

but rather as trying it's best while being a bit useless, like this: