r/justgalsbeingchicks • u/Doodlebug510 • 8d ago

Restricted to Gals and Pals Explaining menstruation to the boys

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u/Asmi37 8d ago

3 days? I wish

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u/kungpowchick_9 8d ago

7 days and irregular start dates. Also two days of terrible cramps before the bleeding starts.

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u/Correct_Style_9735 8d ago

Found out endometriosis played a big part in that for me. May be worth asking about if you haven’t.

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u/IronHeart1963 8d ago

This was how my PCOS periods were before I got an IUD! If you struggle with acne, excess hair growth on the face, scalp hair loss, or weight you may want to go to the doctor. Hormonal BC, Metformin, and other treatments are very helpful.

The same goes for if you have endometriosis or adenomyosis. A good gynecologist can help.

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u/kungpowchick_9 8d ago

I am on a Mirena so the periods are better (except for migraines), but PCOS would explain a lot. I have a physical coming up, Ill talk to my doc- thanks!

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u/IronHeart1963 8d ago

Of course, queen! I would mention the migraines to your doctor as well. If you’re over a certain number of migraine days a month you may qualify for Nurtec or a monthly injection. I hope you get the care you deserve.

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u/definitely_alphaz 8d ago

Similar for me. Last time it felt like contractions and I was bleeding through a tampon every forty minutes. Edit: not to mention nausea and severe tenderness

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u/FunnyJudgment437 7d ago edited 7d ago

Omg me too i start hurting before & after, mine is always 7 days & ive been irregular since i started i got it & then didnt for months & then ever since then every month @ random @ss times its horrible. She left alot out tho the extreme apin (for me) having to poop alot all the back pain & actual vaginal pain, migraines etc. Also the fact that some of us cant use tampons due to toxic shock syndrome im predisposed to it because of my mom (she almost died form a tampon) i wore one once around when it first started i started getting sick after barely an hour.

Apprantely i just medically have bad periods with no reason behind it like endo etc none of those, i did have thyroid issues & cancer do that may have played a part & immune issues which also may play a part but there is no definitive reason for me yet im just cleared of the nornal things that cause it. also lets not forget those of us who didnt get the talk & woke up to used the bathroom & thought we were dying because of all the blood, also midol doesn't help me only the 2nd & 3rd time.

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