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Heavy menstrual cycle (TMI WARNING)

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VioletSky Thu 04-Aug-22 17:30:58

I'm booking myself in to talk about my cycle again.

I know I don't have many years of dealing with this left but it's seriously impacting my life, I am constantly anaemic and it's very stressful to work with and only getting worse as I age.

I have tried mefanemic acid and transenamic acid which did help but they wont prescribe them now due oto reflux and stomache ulcer issues.

Ive tried going back on the pill but just bled for 4 months solid.

I can't have a coil due to past surgery and they won't move on from that, even though someone has already failed to fit one.

Does anyone have anything I can arm myself to approach the doctor with? I can't seem to make them understand how bad the situation is. Every 3 weeks they arrive. Super tampons and nighttime sanitary towels changed hourly and I have still had to change trousers 3 times today.

I feel like I am banging my head against a wall with the doctors. They must be able to help me.

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LadyGracie Fri 05-Aug-22 20:17:59

I had awful periods from the first one starting at 11. I was never regular and never had more than 21 days between. Doctors said things would improve after having children, they didn’t, they were much worse. I hated going out when I was having a period despite wearing two and sometimes three pads. I dreaded long meetings at work, sitting and being aware of my ‘body working’. I eventually had a hysterectomy at 51, what a relief, no more anemia, spoilt clothes and the expense of protection.
Unfortunately DD has the same problems and is waiting for a hysterectomy at the age of 43, she was due to have the operation but unfortunately lockdown happened.

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VioletSky Fri 05-Aug-22 22:46:38

I really hope your DD gets her operation soon

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