Periods

For all you fellow readers and who have been following my journey for the past 5 years, you then know that my periods have been horrific. I always feel like I need to share the journey with you all and not because I love wiring about it but because I think it's really important to discuss women's femine health as it is not spoken about enough. 

Growing up having heavy periods was just normal. No one ever pushed to get it investigated, no one bothered to actually check why these problems are happening. I have always had heavy periods but it was the usual 5 days of what I considered a normal cycle. It wasn't until I was in my late teens/ early 20's that I actually realised that it wasn't normal. 

So you're all probably wondering what do I have to share this time round about my menstrual cycle? Well what is there not to say. It has been 6 weeks of being on and the last 4 of them were of heavy and very painful periods. I spent at least one week of it just in bed with painkillers and hot water bottles that did nothing. I have been to the doctors 4 times in the space of 2 weeks just so I can get some help. Honestly the first doctor I saw for my first few visits was so bad. She actually told me there was nothing that could be done. It was only when I told her what to prescribe me did she take some notice of what I was saying. The doctor I spoke to recently I told her that I had done my research and that the tablet that I am can be taken 3 times a day for heavy bleeding per a NHS website that she took me seriously. 

I have been referred to get an ultrasound done and even that was such a hassle to book. It amazes me how rude staff can be when you're just trying to get some help. It is like you're already feeling so vulnerable and scared to then have someone on the other side telling you that they can't really help. 

Having the heavy periods has been hard, having the painful periods has been hard. But not getting any help or advice has made this even more difficult. I know that health concerns are ignored and especially when it comes to women's health especially periods but it's like this shouldn't happen. 

I have had great experiences through the NHS. They were so quick to diagnose my diabetes. They helped me when I had stomach issues and that has been to check for IBS and gynaecology. But now or perhaps since Covid you just can't be seen for anything! 

I am also going private but still am following through with my NHS appointments. But its like its been such a long journey and to be honest I haven't got a straight answer in 5 years, I feel unlucky I will get one now!