#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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[sentinel-prime-after-dark]

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 🥲

[like-it-or-not-i-am-alive]

Tw: menstruation, vent post, parents.

Thinking about how when I was a teen, I had really painful menses. At times, it was so bad that my legs felt like they were tingling, and standing was difficult. I was sent home from school on a number of occasions due to vomiting during my menstruation.

Overall, a really shitty time.

Not only was I frequently told I was being over dramatic, that I just needed to "walk around," eventually restricted from going home or seeing the school nurse... But I was told because I'm trans, it shouldn't be an issue.

My mother told me on a multitude of occasions, "If you're a boy, then you shouldn't be having these issues, huh?"

"Boys don't have these problems."

I hold so much bitterness over the fact that no one ever took me to the doctor for my painful menstruation. My mother told me years later that she didn't believe cramps actually happened during menstruation because she had never had them before. She only began to believe people get cramps when she had some herself, years after I was now missing menses all together.

Sometimes, that bitterness of feeling pain that no one believed me for, out weighs being invalidated. Other times, like now, I see the whole picture and feel so much anger.

The same adults who told me my pain was a lie, told me I was just trying to get attention, or get out of school, are the same ones who told the doctors, "She has a really high pain tolerance, we just know something is wrong when she complains about the head aches!"

Why is it that no one took me to the doctor? Why is it no one believed me when I never complained about pain before? The years of perfect school attendance suddenly questioned when I couldn't stand up from the desk. Was it all for nothing?

Why is it that the people I was supposed to trust the most were the ones who never listened?

Maliciously never listened.

I was punished for having a body that I didn't ask for and feeling a way I couldn't control.

I'm allowed to struggle with my anatomy, trans or not. I'm allowed to feel pain.

To be told I wasn't allowed to express the physical pain I was dealing with because I am transgender is heinous. They laughed when they would say it. I don't care if they thought it was funny. It was a mockery, and they knew it.

I should have been given some support. I should have been given at the VERY LEAST a supportive pat on the back.

I could have dealt with the pain on my own if they had just given me the space to do it. Without the shame and mockery.

Just before my menses went away, they started to believe me. I guess because it had been years at that point.

Even though the only change was that they would let me go lay down rather than be forced to socialize or do their activities. It really made a difference. Sure, it was painful, I was sick and couldn't eat. But it was a million times better than being made to continue as usual and burden everyone with my inability to function.

It still irks me.

[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

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[vizthedatum]

Menstruation-day-I-lost-count:

I’ve been spotting and bleeding for a couple weeks now.

I have a full blown period this week, and it hurts so much.

My energy level have been going down from Sunday and now I’m in severe pain and very depressed (I also have PMDD). I’m super weak.

My strategies: complain as is my right, TENS unit, CBD salt baths, CBD and THC creams, try to move but then sit back down when it hurts, heat packs, resist taking pain meds due to them flaring up my GI (sucks), lidocaine patches, other types of period patches, scoffing at people giving me unsolicited advice without asking my permission (mainly bc I’ve had painful periods, I have an endometriosis diagnosis, I have an IC diagnosis, I have a PCOS diagnosis, I have gone through several rounds of pelvic floor physical therapy, etc.), medical cannabis to cut the pain, trying to eat healthy but also struggling very hard, hydration, being angry, etc.

It’s a hard day. I’m essentially single with no partners. I am in transition with my life,

And let me be clear

If you know me, then you will know that my being vulnerable with my life and my issues has very little bearing as to what I can accomplish in this life or my integrity.

I think a lot of people write me off. But it’s also one of many insecurities I’m working on.

[shadowinrw]

Okay. I am very excited for my IUD to eventually stop my period. I am, in fact, ecstatic at the thought that I may not need to spend a fifth of my year in excruciating pain.

I would also like to know when my adjustment period (haha) will be over, because right now, it feels like my mirena is a lonely little tie-fighter and my uterus is the sith lord saying deSTROY it.

Ow ow ow ow ow.

[blitzsicedcoffee]

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

[sentinel-prime-after-dark]

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!

[abigailspinach]

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[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???

[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

[transparencytalkstruth]

Give Grace to Women's Wombs

Women deserve compassion and grace during their menstrual cycles. Not every period is the same, and dismissing or belittling someone's pain is harmful. Let’s be more considerate of women's health—everyone has a role to play in advocating for it.

Periods. For some, it’s just another part of life, something that’s easily managed with a few painkillers and a warm water bottle. But for many others, it’s a monthly battle. A battle filled with excruciating pain, discomfort and in my case, severe physical symptoms that go beyond what society often deems “normal.” Yet, despite how debilitating these experiences can be, women are often met with…

[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

[coachcatasha]

Endometriosis

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[longlivelindanny]

Reblogging as an endo warrior

important reminder for people who menstruate:

if your cramps are so painful you can't do daily tasks, take care of yourself or get out of bed. if you pass out or vomit from cramps. if you can't walk or stand up properly from cramps. if you need to take pain medicine when you get cramps or else you will get sick, pass out, whatever.

seek medical help. people talk about how painful cramps are, and it's true, but there's a level of pain that simply isn't normal, and you need to get it checked

signed: someone who was recently diagnosed with endometriosis