For most men it remains an incomprehensible phenomenon. And even many women – luckily for them – know nothing about it. Menstrual complaints. And I'm not talking about a cramp, or a slight headache. But serious menstrual problems. Do you lie in bed with a hot water bottle folded in half every month? Are you so sick that you have to take time off? Then you are not alone. For you, for me, and for many women among us, menstrual complaints turn into menstrual hell. And that doesn't sound like a case of affectation anymore, does it?
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Menstruation, we all detest it. Yep, the men too. Menstrual complaints – for women, at least – range from… Well, from head to toe actually. You can not think of it so crazy or you can suffer from it during your period. Abdominal pain, even the average man can see that coming. But headaches, back pain and dizziness are also common complaints. The abdominal pain radiates, sometimes even to your legs.
Apart from the physical inconveniences, our menstruation does of course give us the best thing most of us could wish for. The fertility. A typical case you have to give something for it, just like childbirth. Fortunately, the average woman doesn't give birth 500 times. Unfortunately, on average we ovulate so often, so calculate how often you have your period. And how many tampons that costs, phew!
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Almost all of us have menstrual problems. That's part of it, unfortunately. Like the blood loss. Now that we are throwing around averages:during menstruation we lose an average of half a deciliter of blood. Grab your measuring cup (and fill it with water ):that's quite something. So you don't have to worry about losing too much blood. Still afraid that something is wrong? Then pay a visit to the doctor. A friend of mine regularly passed out during her period. That has stopped since she was prescribed the pill. So you see, sometimes the solution is in a small, er, box.
I now know the doctor by her first name. Over the years I have been experiencing more and more menstrual problems. So much so that sometimes I can only lie under a blanket with a hot water bottle for two days. Do you recognize that? My irritable bowels also make my periods irritable. And well, then I sometimes get it myself.
If you are sick every month with your menstrual complaints, you have a problem. Yes, you are in pain, really bad. But you also have responsibilities. And where a sporadic flu is still accepted by your environment, that does not always apply to menstrual complaints. Sick at home because you have your period? Other women don't do that, do they? If you also have a family, taking a few days off every month is not an option. For the experienced experts among us:How do you deal with that?
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As if that pain wasn't bad enough, this monthly recurring issue also cause problems at work. Do you suffer from extreme menstrual complaints, and do you regularly encounter misunderstanding in your (work) environment? Then we would like to hear your story. Don't keep your lips sealed , to stay in technical terms 😉 .
Okay, with Kluun's book in mind, that's not a hopeful headline. But going to the doctor is very important, ladies! We women sometimes tend to downplay our complaints. And of course we are secretly the stronger sex, I will not deny that, but sometimes we also have to give in to complaints. So just go to the doctor. Especially when it comes to serious menstrual complaints.
Read the story of Anne, who after years of research discovered that her menstrual complaints were due to endometriosis.
So don't hesitate and make an appointment. Every GP post has a female GP, so you don't have to discuss all your female intimacies with a McDreamy - or an old gray gentleman. Until then, let your hubby spoil you!
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