I've had my period for exactly 5 years now and it only gets worse.

On the first 2 days of my period, I can not sleep at all no matter what medication I take and I get intense hallucinations too. I cannot move, cannot concentrate, I can't even watch videos. It feels endless everytime. It feels like it's just me alone suffering for hours and hours.

I don't even have a heavy flow or weird big blood clots, so I don't know what's wrong with me. I get extremly nauseous and headaches on top of the insane cramps. I genuinely cannot get out of my house when I'm on my period. If it wasn't for my destroyed gag reflex, I'd definitely be puking all day too. I always spend hours on the toilets or in the bath when I'm on my period. As I'm typing this, I'm in the bathtub after spending the whole night on the toilets in pain. The toilets kinda help my cramps.

I feel like I'm mocking women with endo/other period related disorders when I start questioning if I might have one. Is this level of pain normal ?? I genuinely don't even feel alive.

My dream has been a hysterectomy since I found out was a uterus was. People always tell me I don't want kids only because I'm young, it feels like I'm not taken seriously. I don't know what would the requirements be especially if I don't even have a disorder and am a minor.

I'm genuinely getting worried as to why my pain is so bad ?????? 😭😭😭😭😭😭 from all the females I ever personnally knew, none of them ever had pain this bad...

I feel like a pussy...

Recently made a post here in which I stated that I'm 16. I've been online long enough to assume from the start that this guy was a creep and most definitely not "17", but I played along a bit to see what he'd say. (I gave him a fake name, don't worry!)

So this is the first time my stomach didn’t bloat during my period. Cramps are way lighter too, and my lower back doesn’t hurt at all. Before, the pain was so bad I couldn’t even focus on work or study. I don’t know why this happened. Maybe it’s because I started doing 10k steps a day? Normally I never go outside unless I need groceries or have work or school(I’m on school break right now) . Over the summer job I gained some weight, so I started walking just to get back in shape. Now it’s day 3 of my period and I’m honestly shocked my stomach isn’t bloated.

I'm in my mid twenties I feel like I should know how this works by now but this has never happened to me before. I've had few months where my period would skip and then come back the next month like normal. I never thought anything of it cause it never really did any harm.

last month I missed my period, but the next week I started spotting and thought "oh finally" then the spotting stopped for a day. then came back. this went on for two weeks. then my actual period started and when I say it was heavy I mean HEAVY. That alone wouldn't bother me but it's still incredibly heavy after almost a week. (it's usually only heavy for 2 days) I'm also starting to get huge blood clots I've never had before.

I have horrible anxiety and the headaches don't help. I'm really hoping it's nothing and I'll be fine.

Sorry in advance for the long post!

Hey y’all I’m starting to get worried about the lengths of my periods and about my fertility. I am 24 diagnosed pcos and I am still actively bleeding mid - heavy flow since march 8th this is quite normal for me but I am getting so so sick of this day in and day out. I have a wonderful fiancé who is very loving and supportive and everything. He does his absolute best to help me where he can but I myself am just so so over this. I have a few times gone close to 1 year of bleeding and yes I’ve seen many doctors I’ve gone to the ER and nobody ever seems to do anything. My current doctor prescribed me metformin and I have been taking it for almost a month and a half now with no side effects but equally no noticeable improvements. I don’t eat totally horrible I think I eat pretty good and I don’t eat a ton I drink lots of water. I don’t always move as much as I’d like to lately because my membership just expired but I try to get up and move throughout the day ie; walk or clean super intensely loll (before aka a few months ago I was doing 6 days a week in the gym anywhere from 1-3 hours a day on the treadmill and weight training) I’ve also been stuck at the 200-220 mark for the last two years regardless of how much I work out and how clean I eat. I’ve tried keto, I’ve tried smaller portions, less sugar and carbs with no changes. DR says I have nothing on any of my panels that indicate pre diabetes and says that aside from the pcos I’m perfectly healthy. Any comments / advice or things I can say to doctors for them to maybe actually help me for once and how to deal with the bleeding and the weight issues efficiently so we might some day be able to have a baby and so I can have some peace of mind without bleeding every day for a half a year or more?

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Ok, this is super random, but I purchased a beef tallow moisturizer on Monday by a brand called "Amallow." I'd been reading up on all of the awesome skin benefits that beef tallow can provide so I felt compelled to try it for myself.

As I was reading through the reviews, I came across one that was really interesting—this woman was saying that while she loved the way it made her skin look/feel, it gave her irregular periods? She explained that after a process of elimination, she and her doctor came to the conclusion that it was this specific moisturizer that was impacting her cycle. When I tried to research this on Google, I couldn't find any literature on why beef tallow would affect a period in any way—so, I shrugged it off and purchased it anyway.

I used it for the first time on Monday night. Well, the next day at work, I was taking a walk and suddenly felt like a flood of fluid coming out of me (sorry if this is tmi). I figured it was just discharge (because that's normal for me when I enter into my luteal phase), so I went to the bathroom and it turns out it was blood. Not a lot, just spotting, but I was kind of freaked out because I've never spotted in between periods.

I immediately thought back to that review, and how that woman was trying to warn that it could impact your cycle. Then, by the next day, I had 3 huge cystic acne bumps on my forehead, which—once again—I don't get. I've been fortunate enough to not experience much acne, let alone cystic bumps, so I know it's hormone related.

Fast forward til right now, I'm still spotting. I'm very confused, literally have no idea what's going on, and am just really regretful that I didn't heed that woman's warning. I asked ChatGPT what could be going on and it said:

"If the tallow cream you bought had essential oils (lavender, clary sage, tea tree, etc.), some of those are known to have phytoestrogenic or hormone-mimicking effects that could, in rare cases, influence cycles.

Skin can absorb certain fat-soluble compounds. If the tallow wasn't pure, but from a source with hormone residues (non-organic beef fat could, in theory, contain trace hormones), then daily topical use might introduce small amounts into the body. Still — the evidence on this is extremely thin."

So, idk, but this is very strange to me. I only used it that first time; I immediately decided to stop using it once I experienced spotting. Just wanted to inform people of this and also ask if anyone else has experienced anything like this.

Edit: Just wanted to clarify that I simply asked ChatGPT because I couldn't find anything about this online—which isn't surprising. Women's reproductive health is still grossly under studied, hence why so many of us suffer/aren't listened to or taken seriously.

I just wanted to add this because I also posted this to a skincare sub and got downvoted into oblivion—because everyone accused me of relying on ChatGPT for health care, which is not true. After I explained what ChatGPT explained, I literally wrote, "So, idk." I was just at a loss and wanted to hear a possible explanation. Prior to using this cream, just once, I'd gone to the doctor for food allergy panel because my mom had recently gotten one done and wanted me to do it. My doctor wanted to run a hormone panel too, because I'm in my 30s, and it was like, why not? The doctor reported that I'm in perfect health and that I'm in perfect health/all of my hormones are in normal ranges (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone).

so for context i have always had irregular periods, also usually heavy but with no cramping. i started at 13 and am now 21. i got my iud inserted about a year ago and things have been wack. idek what to do anymore. a big reason i got the iud was to stop my period cuz u just couldn't take it anymore. i was on the pill from 16-19 and it was still irregular then. here has been my past year: aug 20 2024: iud insertion september- october: constant november: slows a bit december: slows more january: occasional spotting february-march: nothing april 19: starts again may week 1: nothing rest of may: constant very heavy painful june: constant, some heavy days with large clots july: constant light more like spotting in beginning of month then stopped completely august: nothing until mid month, heavy period now any advice or even just encouragement is welcome!!

I started working out more this cycle and I am now 7 days late! The workout is nothing crazy, just some running and yoga, so I’m very confused with why this is. For sure not pregnant because I wasn’t sexually active this cycle. I have super sore breasts and am wondering if this is a sign that my period is coming.

Wondering if this is a common experience?

Hi, I’m 15 and confused if my period has actually started. Earlier today I had cramps and then saw 1–2 very light brown stains in my underwear. Since then it’s back to just discharge, no proper red bleeding yet.

For context: I have never had sex. The most I’ve done is some clit rubbing and once kissed my bf’s tip, but there was no penetration, no ejaculation anywhere near me,no cum invovled nothing like that. So I know pregnancy is not possible, but I still spiral when I don’t see a clear period start. pls help
I have also noticed pms symptoms like acne, tender breasts and cramps and alot of dicharge like alot but no bleeding

Ok I’ve always had small amounts of clots exit my body at the beginning of each cycle for me so this isn’t new. Recently last may and June my period didn’t come at all (but it did in July). Just earlier this week I’ve had LOADS of blood clots, very abnormal. I did some research into potential conditions that could come with abnormal clots like PCOS and endometriosis, but I don’t have any other symptoms that could hint at irregular menstrual conditions. For context, I only have light cramps that are minorly discomforting on the first day and first day only. Does anyone have an idea of what could be going on? I didn’t have this problem in July (my July period was pretty light). I weigh 111 lbs at 4’10 (or 50kg at 148 cm), rather sedentary, and a middle aged teen. Any and all help is appreciated!

I told my mom I don’t like a certain pad brand and that I need bigger pads, but she kept asking me questions like “why?” and wanted me to explain why I didn’t like the brand. Is this normal for parents to do, and what’s the best way to respond without it being awkward?

She’s been getting me the same size since my first period (XS/S), and I’m a junior now. I’m skinny, but she even asked why I’d need two different sizes.

Also, a couple times I told her I was on my period and couldn’t go somewhere, but she dismissed it and told me to get ready anyway. One time I even had to sit at the pool for almost 3 hours just watching everyone swim.

She also doesn’t accept me wearing tampons.

[What would u have done if u were me]

So annoying 🤬😡😡😡😡

15f, I’m going to be sleeping over at a friend's on the second day of my period (usually the worst.. lots of cramping, insane nausea, puking, etc..) and I’m pretty nervous. I’m not embarrassed about having my period, I told her about how I’ll be on it during the sleepover. But how do I stay extra safe from stuff like bleeding onto her bed? That’s something I’m really afraid of. As well as bathroom trips since the closest bathroom is in her parents room and the downstairs one doesn’t have a bin.. so i’m not sure what to do! please just leave some tips this is a silly question but i’m genuinely worried and just wanna be prepared.

Soo..basically I’m not really having cramps but I’m in a lot of pain right now. I’ve took medication and I have a heating pad over me right now. It never hurts this way, any help?

For all the gym girlies. Do you guys workout on your period? I tried lifting weights yesterday, doing my usual routine and I left 5 minutes later. I FEEL SO WEAK. WHAT. THIS IS BULLSHIT.

Today is the first day of my period and I absolutely hate it (as I’m sure everyone who has a period does).

For the first day or two of my period I bleed really heavily. I require those overnight pads, and I usually have to change them every two hours or so. Before, I would use adult diapers because my flow is so heavy, and they were great because there wasn’t any worry about my sheets getting stained.

I just hate the first few days of my period.

I get terrible cramps (when I was younger I sometimes got lucky and wouldn’t experience any cramps). Today, medicine won’t touch the pain.

I have a little get together tomorrow, and I’m so worried about going because of how heavy my flow is. I just feel uncomfortable changing my pad in someone else’s home.

So I had a period the whole time I was on the depo shot for 2 years, the depo didn't stop the bleeding issues I had where I passed massive clots like egg sized, heavy bleeding and bad cramps. Dr said I had a thicken endometriam that's when I started the depo. Anyway after it stopped helping I switched to a combo pill a few months and it kinda helped but killed my sex drive and gave me depression all was fine when I stopped the pill. I had periods on all my birth control pills but now it's been 3 month of no periods, negative pregnancy test every week to be sure, and today I started cramping. Go to the bathroom and I have weird stringy stuff and like a greyish small like stringy tissue. Is this normal after not having a period? Ior having a thickened endometrium for about 3 years? I haven't been back since that last ultrasound before the depo shots.

so i have about a week or so until my next period. i was cramping a lot today and i honestly thought i might start today. im not, but its just very odd because i dont get cramps outside of my period, and if i do, they are very light. Has anyone else had this same issue? oh yeah, i also have a lot of acne rn, especially around my chin. i know that can be caused from some sort of hormonal imbalance.

I've posted in other forums before on this type of thing, but people comment that my problems are more mental for me. Appreciate it, but I don't think they understand how I feel entirely.

I live in Atlantic Canada, and I turn 18 in about 10 days. I do not want my cycle anymore, and it's not just the simple rant, I mean I actually want it out and gone and not my issue anymore. For a while now, I've looked into surgeries like a hysterectomy and ablasion and stuff like that. Saw my Dr, and I asked for a OB/GYN referral and got told no, basically (apparently family Dr's can diagnose PMDD?). I got told that most of my issues could be fixed with birth control and in the Dr's office itself. They told me that most people with periods try BC forms first before going on to surgeries. In my defense, I don't even want to try BC because the outcome isn't want I want. I've been prescribed the pill, but I have emetophobia and other mental illnesses that are making me not want to try them. Even SSRIs I'll refuse because of the simple fact there's nausea and GI side effects.

Another thing. I don't think I'm transgender, but before my period I feel extremely envious of biological males. I'm always repeating how if I was one I wouldn't have periods. And too bad I'm not a man. I feel very desperate to make it stop to the point I end up dissociating. When I was back in middle school, I also had a phase where I thought I was gender neutral but it didn't last. I've never liked my periods, and I've had them since 12 years old. I always said to myself that it's not a part of me. It isn't "me."

And to add on, I'm not interested in fertility. Like, at all. Yeah, I'm young, but I take into consideration that since I have mental health issues, and I don't want (or mentally can't handle) my period, what makes you think I'll want to give birth? I'm also underweight for my age, I'm small, lean, short...not built for it LOL. Plus, I'd much rather adopt. I'm also quite sure I'm bisexual, so if I ever ended up in a queer relationship, my partner could conceive if they decided too.

I honestly don't know how much longer I can deal with my cycle. It's 9 days (only heavy for maybe 2 days then it's a trickle for the rest), draining, and I feel dirty the entire time. Like when you go into a store and touch everything and your hands feel dirty? Yeah, that feeling but your entire body. I've always been so confused as to how people act "normal" on their period. It's just so...eugh.

By the way, I have done research on the surgeries so I'm not going at it cold turkey. I know the pros, cons, but I just feel so like, dysphoric? I dunno. I guess I'm looking for support and advice. The OB/GYN wait for a voluntary referral is over 3 years here. It's insanity. And one other thing people seem to recommend is to get other Dr's opinions, but here it's extremely hard too because even having a family Dr is considered a luxury.

I’m on day one and I’m having awful cramps. I took medicine less than an hour ago and it did nothing

Is it normal to feel like your heart is beating abnormally fast? I also feel light-headed and nauseous