#womenshealth

[chronicillnesshumor]

[mya-mynx]

Fyi: My estro levels are shifting and been living in hell🔥😠 if you even know what I mean plz comment emotional support thx

[shu-bullshit]

"Many Women Find Getting an IUD Traumatic. Painkillers Won’t Fix That."

For NYT Opinion , about how doctors dismissing patient pain during IUD insertion would lead to shame and distrust of the patients.

Many thanks to AD Sam Whitney for the trust and directions

[grimrowntree]

[oatsandeggs]

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[eatclean-bewhole]

Throwback to a time when I used to reach for food to deal with stress—using it as comfort when things felt overwhelming. I was carrying an extra 60 lbs and didn’t realize how much my habits were weighing me down, physically and emotionally.

Fast forward to today, and now the gym is my go-to stress release. Now, in the middle of perimenopause, I’ve found that hitting the gym and fueling my body with the right nutrition are more important than ever. Moving my body, pushing through those tough workouts, and focusing on my strength has transformed my life.

But it’s not just about the workouts—fueling my body with the right nutrition gives me the energy to show up for myself, my family, and my clients every day, both in the gym and in life.

We all have our challenges—this is how I’m navigating mine. How are you showing up for you? 💪🏽🥗

[biblicallycorrectangelvenom]

Getting pregnant is a curse from having sex

Having your period is a curse from not getting pregnant

Being a woman is painful

Why would anyone ever want this

[thoughtsandstripes]

If IUDs are revolutionary, does that mean the yoke of side effects is equivalent to the vivisection experience of having them inserted and removed over and over again? A visceral contract of hormonal fluctuations and pain for the sake of it not being your baby?

[painfullyypisces]

Idk I just feel like maybe joe who works part time at auto zone and is still searching for the clitoris shouldn’t really have an opinion on women’s bodies but maybe that’s just me

[goodsology]

Another Update II

Hello!

Trigger Warning for periods, menstruation, and other related issues. I'll explain my situation in more detail.

It all started around April when I had a longer period than usual. It was light, with mild cramps, but lasted for about a month. My period would suddenly stop for a few hours, only for it to continue like I was on another period.

By the end of it, I had blood clots constantly. Worried, I went to an obgyn and she advised a transabdominal along with a temporary medication to stop the bleeding. She also strongly encouraged me to get a pap smear since I never had one before (nor engaged in sexual activity which will be important for later).

After some blood testing and transabdominal, I was diagnosed with PCOS. She recommended either the medication, losing weight, or starting birth control. Since then, I've been trying to lose weight and am still on the fence about taking birth control.

Just feels like I'm stalling at this point. I haven't had my period since and am afraid of what would happen if I did. I'm not sure if losing weight or eating healthy is going to help and I just need to keep taking birth control for who knows how long. I guess that's why I'm so on the fence: I don't want to take medication for a long period and would rather try changing my diet right now.

Other than the period issues, PCOS has been hard to manage. For the most part, fatigue is my most notable symptom, but sometimes I can feel irritable or have mood swings. I've been managing with meditation, listening to music, and relaxing when I need to along with doing tasks when I have the energy (ie cooking, laundry, etc.).

However, that's not my only problem. I've mentioned this in another post, but my mental health has not been great. Remember when I mentioned how I never had sexual activity? Well, when my mother asked me about my doctor visits, she also asked if I had sexual activity. I said no, and she told me how getting a pap smear would really hurt, how I would "lose my virginity" and demanded I tell my doctor no to the pap smear.

As you can tell, I have a great support system!

Sarcasm aside, my mom isn't religious. She likely had her own misbeliefs about getting a pap smear, but it doesn't change how messed up this all was. Her mother, my grandmother, passed away from cancer. A pap smear would tell me I don't have that or any other conditions, but my mom was like "No, you're v card is more important! I know better than your doctor!"

Despite me telling her "That's not how virginity works", she doubled down and reiterated her point. It's not the first time she didn't listen to me and doubted the knowledge of a professional, but she was my mom and I thought I needed at least one parent for guidance. Truth is, I'm a grown woman and I don't need that, at least, not from her or any parent like that.

I deserve better, so much better. I deserve parents who put my health and happiness above some silly little v card (plus my mom never cared about that until now). The whole thing made me wonder why I was even here. Let me make it clear: I am not a danger to myself, but after realizing both of my parents kinda suck and don't really care about me, I just wondered why I was even born. What's the point of being here if I can't go to my own parents for advice and trust them? What's the point if I can't be honest with even my own parents without being yelled at or judged?

Anyway, thank you for reading. I just needed someone to talk about this. I do have my sister and friends, but they have their own issues to deal with and I don't want to bother them, especially my sister.

[doelet444]

After the 2024 election, I hope Americans will realize it’s not pro-abortion vs pro-life. It’s pro women’s rights vs pro-birth. They don’t even care about life of the children nor the women after birth - even my very republican family member acknowledges this. This should not be a political decision, it’s a medical discussion. Doctors see thousands of women come in with life threatening complications and babies with serious, debilitating birth defects - and they’ll all be forced into a world of pain, and thrown into the depressing system that is American foster care. 60 sexual assault victims will be forced to give birth every day. Child victims too, are now forced to give birth. Recently, a parentless child in Florida was denied an abortion because she was not “mature enough” to do so. Yet she is mature enough to give birth and raise a child? Even if Trump voters don’t care about this and these victims don’t matter to them & they’re natalists anyway - they will be forced to carry unviable fetuses, forced to carry despite lethal infections, forced to die due to the endless complications that come with pregnancy and birth. Reps refusing the facts say “that will never happen, they wouldn’t let women die!” while the rate of maternal deaths in Texas increased 56% in recent years, compared with just 11% nationwide during the same time period. A 28 year old woman in Georgia was denied a life-saving abortion and died - It’s happening, it could absolutely happen to you, your friends, your family. This is only just the beginning of women’s rights being stripped away.

[ll-bowman]

Women's health talk below

Bleeding and cramping every other day for a month because my 'IUD is settling' is actually crazy.

[emilybrown24]

Preventing ovulation is the key of Plan B, but it might not work as well if it has already occurred. It's all about timing. Keep yourself updated and always have a backup plan.

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[aobkorea]

How To Tell if Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged and What To Do About It?

What is your skin barrier?

Before you can determine the state of your skin barrier and how to go about fixing it, you first need to know what your skin barrier is. And while the term itself sounds a little foreboding, it’s actually pretty straightforward.

“Your skin barrier is basically your outer layer of the skin,” Dr. Piliang explains. “It’s dead, not alive, and it’s made up of dead cells, lipids, proteins and fats that help protect your skin from the environment.”

The rest of your skin is a living organism. But your skin barrier’s role is to keep that living organism well-protected from things that could harm it. Think of it like armor, protecting all the delicate skin just beneath the surface. “It works to keep water in and to keep chemicals and infectious bacteria out,” she adds. “So it’s very important for our skin health.”

Your skin barrier is part of your stratum corneum, your top layer of skin.

Corneocytes are the tough skin cells that make up the “bricks” of your skin barrier.

Lipids are natural fats in your skin, and in this analogy, they’re the “mortar” that fills in the gaps between corneocytes. These same lipids — like ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids — are important ingredients in skin care products.

What can damage your skin barrier?

Let’s go back to that armor analogy. Imagine your once-sturdy armor has taken some hits, and it’s not in the same shape it used to be. Maybe it’s thinner than before or the material has warped. Maybe it even has some kind of visible damage, like a hole or a tear. It once kept you fully protected, but now it leaves you vulnerable to harm. But sometimes, the damage comes from things you do (or don’t do) to your skin. “There are many things that can break down your skin barrier and make it not work,” Dr. Piliang notes, like:

Using harsh chemicals or soaps.

Over-exfoliating or scrubbing your skin.

Not using a moisturizer.

Signs your skin barrier is damaged

In short, if you’re experiencing some sort of issue with your skin, it’s likely that your skin barrier has sustained some damage. That damage may be evident just based on the way your skin looks and feels, including:

Acne.

Dry, scaly and/or flaky skin.

Infection.

Inflammation and irritation.

Itchiness.

Rough patches.

Stinging, especially when you apply skin care products.

Tenderness or sensitivity.

How to prevent and heal damage to your skin barrier

To get (and keep) your skin barrier intact, tread lightly. “You want to be very gentle when you care for your skin,” Dr. Piliang cautions. She shares tips for how to give your skin barrier the TLC it needs.

1. Wash with warm (but not scalding) water

2. Use a soap-free cleanser

3. Exfoliate gently

4. Don’t over-cleanse

5. Keep skin moisturized

6. Wear sunscreen!

7. Treat pimples with care

8. Keep your skin’s pH balanced

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[medixic]

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[xiaonyc]

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