June 25, 2020

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Wise One,


Warning I talk about periods here.I've decided to take a break from school for a little while to save money. Groceries are a bit tight and I did not qualify for financial aid or scholarships this time.


I'm also having a woman's health problem. Its been over a month sense I have been on my period. The first day is so excruciating, I can't move.. I've been to the doctors about this before, even been on a 4 month long period.Its always the same result. Then after a crazy long period, I would go many months, sometimes even 6 without one.


In my teen years,  they say oh your are young, it will regulate eventually. Oh periods are meant to be painful, thats just how they are. Later, they said it was because I was "too athletic"  probably too stresses and thin. Then I got injured and gained weight rapidly. Now the doctors say it's all because I am "too fat". Either way the recommendation is always birthcontrol, which makes me feel like shit.


They finally did blood tests which recognized crazy hormonal imbalance. Apparently my body is always low in progesterone, and they finally noticed my PCOS and endometriosis. Regardless, they just told me all that can be done for now is birthcontrol or fertility pills (which cause more costs over time). Then again told me my symptoms would probably decrease if I lost weight.


It's so frustrating. If they just looked at my medical record, they would see this has been an ongoing issue well before I got fat. I tried going to different doctors in the same facility (cuz that's the only place my insurance is good) and they all say the same thing. I even brought a copy of my medical records which documented my height and weight everytime I've seen the doctor. They still don't listen and blame my weight. 


So it's been a little over a year since I've been to the doctors. Yet my friends and husband ask me to go again. Now isn't a good time with the covid 19 problem, and besides, they will just say the same thing over again so what's the point? 



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Dreamy Gal Jun 27, 2020

Mon I know how you feel. I was in your place and sort of still am. Perhaps you can try changing the pills. Take care of yourself sweetheart. Eat well, cut off toxic people and peace. The most important part is listening to yourself and being kind to yourself.

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HiJun 26, 2020

I had the same issue and doctors told me it was because of my weight too. It took me a while to get someone to test me and see what was actually wrong too! Sorry girl this is just the world we live in, our voices are ignored and its frustrating. My advice? It wont change over night. Whichever doctor tested you for it is the one you should likely stick with. Im neglecting going to the doctor myself. My advice on the health front? None of us know when this itll be safe to go out normally again. Do your best to regulate yourself at home. Eat healthier and get some exercise in. Ive given into the birth control route because even though i feel terrible, at least I'm not going through that stuff anymore. Its what my doctor recommended so I'm putting my trust in them. I got a therapist and try to decifer where my negativity ends and my actual problems begin. Hope this helped at all

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xhopefulprincessJun 25, 2020

I'm really sorry the doctors won't listen to you. I can't imagine the pain you're going through. I hope that sometime soon they will listen. I hate when doctors are so quick to judge and blame your weight. Losing weight doesn't solve all your problems. 🙄

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