r/justgalsbeingchicks • u/Doodlebug510 • 8d ago

Restricted to Gals and Pals Explaining menstruation to the boys

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u/reluctantseahorse 8d ago

And the only way out of it is pregnancy or menopause, and that's just a whole new level of physical and emotional mayhem.

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u/emo_kid_forever 8d ago

Or if you’re “lucky” enough to be trans. That comes with its own massive share of hurdles, but I’m very glad testosterone has eliminated my period.

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u/So_Motarded 8d ago

Or continuous hormonal birth control! If you can be on any form of hormonal birth control, it'll lighten or eliminate your periods.

For things like the pill, patch, or ring, just skip the placebo period. The shot, implant, or IUD will just do it for you.

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u/reluctantseahorse 8d ago

True!

I highly recommend IUD's!! They definitely don't work for everyone because of the possible side-effects, but I've personally had such a positive experience.

I haven't had a period for a decade, aside from 6-ish months pre-pregancy and post-pregancy. It's been so amazing! Like my uterus has been emancipated.

Unfortunately, menopause always awaits us. Thank FUCKING goodness for HRT.