I'm sorry to say it, but this is going to raise awareness for all women. Last year, I realized that my period cramps were growing worse and that I was bleeding heavily. That seemed regular to me, so I ignored it. That year, I discovered that I was getting my period almost twice a month. I had at least three months where I noticed I had my period on the first and fourth weeks of the month, but I ignored it. Last year, 2020, I returned to our province and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to do the traditional hilot; it was uncomfortable, but I had to endure the agony to stop my anguish of monthly cramps. lol
My monthly period of misery ended as a result, but I still have a heavy flow that occasionally affects me. I was relieved of the discomfort, but I still have other symptoms that I don't know if are normal or not. I've had trouble releasing my bowel, and when I did, it was painful. I've also had lower back discomfort, exhaustion, and nausea at times. The terrible cramps returned abruptly the following year. Because the discomfort is severe, I almost crawl from my bed to the bathroom. I didn't have any pain relievers on hand because I didn't expect it because I assumed the discomfort would be gone after getting traditional hilot. I let it go and tried to see if my period would be the same the next month, and for some reason I still had pains but they were bearable, it was in and out, so I figured it would be gone soon. I returned home and repeated the same thing for the next two months that year, and I was freed of the agony once more.
As the months go by, the discomfort gets progressively worse. I visited our clinic and sought their opinion. They suggested that I visit an OB-GYN since they think I might have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). I, therefore, made a decision to make an appointment, but before that visit, I had been experiencing a terrible, continuous agony that I could not bear.
I recall how miserable I felt that day; I couldn't concentrate at work since I was bleeding terribly. I went to the clinic, and they asked me to lie down for an hour. I'm still in discomfort after an hour. I returned to work, but my pain was a ten on a scale of one to ten. My manager was kind enough to tell me to go home and recuperate. He even walks with me as I leave the building.
Last year I went to see a doctor, I have undergone a Transvaginal ultrasound to determine if I have PCOS. I waited for the result which took almost 2 hours. To be honest I was so nervous and when my results were ready we found out that I have 3 small cysts on my left ovary and was diagnosed with Endometriosis.
It is a condition or disease in which tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. This illness causes significant pelvic pain and might make it difficult for a woman to become pregnant or causes infertility. My doctor gives me the option of having the cysts removed or using pills or an IUD. But that is all up to me, or I can do it naturally by following a specific diet. I was out of discomfort for a few months, but not right now; I am in excruciating pain. The pain has a major effect on my emotional, physical, and mental impact on me. It keeps me from concentrating on my task. I was unable to work on certain days due to severe pain. Some women who have endometriosis describe the discomfort they experience when giving birth.
I've cried almost every day I've been dealing with this, and it's not pretty. Everyone needs to understand that the pain is not simple dysmenorrhea. Some people lift their brows, believing it to be natural, but it is not. I'm sharing this to raise awareness for all the women out there. Consult your doctor and don't ignore any present symptoms you may be experiencing. Check out some useful YouTube videos, and if you know someone who is suffering from this disease, be open-minded and welcoming. We all need some patience and comfort since the struggle we are going through is difficult.
Here are the Symptoms;
- Diarrhea or constipation during a menstrual period.
- Fatigue or low energy.
- Heavy or irregular periods.
- Pain with urination or bowel movements during a menstrual period.
- Spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods.
Though you do not have present symptoms, it is still best to check with your doctor.
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