Heavy Periods are More than Just Inconvenient

Paula — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:44:57 +0000

Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Hologic and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Heavy periods are more than just an inconvenience that some women suffer with. I had heavy periods for much of my life. My mom had them. And one of my daughters seems to be heading there as well. Of course, there are the concessions you learn to make when your period comes. You don’t wear white, you make peace with the fact that you might have to dash to the bathroom at any moment. You NEVER wear your favorite pants, skirts, or dresses if you suspect your period is about to start. That’s only part of it, though. Heavy periods are not only inconvenient, they are painful, and sometimes, debilitating. Heavy Periods are a Big Problem My periods started as usual in my teens and they were regular for a time, even light. But then my 20s and 30s hit and they became super heavy. I didn’t really know there was anything that unusual about heavy periods. My Mom had such heavy periods I recall them being a shocking thing for me as a kid. She spent more than her share of time racing to bathroom when her period began and clothing was often destroyed as a result. In my 20s and 30s I had the same experience. When I started my career in a newsroom my periods were crazy heavy and painful too. Socially that impacts you too. I could walk into a room and discount 4 out of the 5 seats available because of light fabric and concerns my pads or tampons might not be adequate. Sometimes you just avoid social situations as a result. Nobody really was talking about periods when I was in my 20s and 30s. In fact, it was still embarrassing to even mention to a doctor, at least until it was time to plan starting a family. Then it was somehow more acceptable to discuss reproductive health in the context of getting pregnant. I used to think heavy periods were common, or perhaps I just had not found the right feminine hygiene products. Little did I know that I didn’t need to be a martyr about it. In fact I am far from alone. One in five women experiences heavy blood loss, pain, and exhaustion every month due to their period. This can be uncomfortable and sometimes heavy periods and accompanying pain can also interfere with life. As common as these periods are, over half of the women suffering from these brutal periods don’t know that they are a treatable medical condition called menorrhagia, otherwise known as heavy menstrual bleeding. It can be caused by a few different things like hormonal imbalances, fibroids, polyps, infections, bleeding deviations, and more. What makes menorrhagia truly horrible is that it’s not just the physical pain that comes with it, it also impacts mental health. Almost 80 percent of women with heavy periods experience anxiety associated with the issue and over 65 percent say that it causes them to feel depressed. See Your Doctor If you have a heavy period that causes you intense pain and limits your life, talk with your doctor. You do not have to suffer alone. Doctors can walk you through several treatment options – both hormonal and non-hormonal – to help you find relief, and that relief could be life-changing. Tell Your Story Heavy periods don’t have to rule your life. More women need to know that their heavy periods aren’t something to suffer through alone. They’re a treatable medical condition. Whether you laugh about it or cry about it, tell it. Whether you have a story that’s painful, bloody, or just downright embarrassing, share it! With all women’s health care issues, we need to get better at sharing our stories. This is no different. Sharing your story is a powerful way to help others. When you share your story others feel less alone and maybe someone else is also able to find relief. What Can You Do? Visit HeavyPeriodTalk.ca and share your story. Let’s make sure one in five women know that they’re not alone in this and that there are ways to find relief from heavy periods. On its own, that does a world of good, but now it will do even more. For every story shared, $5 will be donated to the Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health to help support important research and women’s health education. So share your story. Don’t be held hostage at home. Let’s pull together and fight heavy periods. Read more about Hologic here. The Novasure story is something you should read too.

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GI Upset – Buscopan Calms Cramps #Giveaway ARV $170

Paula — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:24:40 +0000

GI upset is something I’ve had trouble with for almost as long as I can recall. Most of my readers know by now that I suffer from terrible stomach cramps if I’m not extra careful about what I eat. Although I’ve learned to live with it and I have a huge toolkit of strategies to help after 30 years, GI upset can still be a huge drain on energy and it can turn a good day upside down. While everyone else in the family can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, I have to worry about what goes into my tummy and the resulting GI upset it could cause. Buscopan can help with occasional stomach cramps, and that’s a lifesaver. What Causes Stomach Cramping Stomach cramping is a complicated thing. For instance, we all know that lots of grease and fatty food can cause GI upset, especially in people who are prone to stomach cramping. We also know that lactose intolerant people who eat dairy will pay for that with stomach pain. BUT… Did you know that healthy foods can actually cause stomach issues as well? It’s true. Lost of fructose (found in fruits) and veggies like broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage can all cause GI upset! Sadly broccoli is one food I cannot handle, despite the fact that I love the vegetable. Many people suffer through the pain of trial and error as we try to figure out what’s causing our stomach cramping. Is it the old standbys – grease, fat, spicy food, alcohol, or too much coffee? Or is it actually something we’ve included in our diets to help make us healthier? [tweetthis]Enter now to win a Buscopan Gift package #giveaway worth $170 [/tweetthis] Treating the Stomach Cramping So whether you eat horribly or super healthy, you may be at risk of GI upset. It’s a bummer, but it’s true. A good way to help with stomach cramping – after eliminating some of the dietary triggers – is to combat it with Buscopan. Buscopan helps with stomach cramping of and it’s incredibly valuable to many who struggle with GI upset. Buscopan is designed to help relax the smooth muscle spasms in the stomach which cause cramping. So even when you do your best to avoid stomach cramping, Buscopan can help you out of a painful spasm-y bind by relaxing tight, cramping muscles in your entire GI tract to help ease stomach cramping and GI upset. If you have stomach cramping or GI upset issues like I do, I encourage you to pick up Buscopan, available from your pharmacist without a prescription. Save the date for a Buscopan twitter party happening August 17th at Noon. For more details follow me @inkscrblr. [tweetthis]Don’t miss this Twitter Party #BEATBellyCramps from Buscopan Aug 17th at NOON. [/tweetthis] Right now I am giving away a Buscopan gift package worth $170! For more information and details on how to enter please follow instructions. Buscopan gift package includes: Yoga Mat and Buscopan Branded Towel S’Well Water Bottle 17 oz.- Staying hydrated is important to digestive health. Low FodMAP 28 Day Plan Book- This diet has been proven to be gut-friendly. Saje Eater’s Digest – Helps to soothe light stomach upset. Roll on format. David’s Tea Peppermint Amour – Considered a natural stomach healer by many for light discomfort. Classic Mug with Tea Infuser – Tea is calming for so many reasons. Good Luck! This post has been generously sponsored by Buscopan. Entry-Form

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GI Upset – Buscopan Calms Cramps #Giveaway ARV $170