Blog Post — Period pain

Sorry I took long to write, I have been under a lot of pressure at work and at home. My Gran was sick and hospitalised for the last 3 weeks and I have not been myself. I think I have low key been depressed because I was unable to do a lot of things that I enjoy. To top it off I had a hectic flu that felt worse than COVID, it has not totally gone away as my voice is still horsy at times, but I glad that the symptoms are down, thanks to the flu tea. My Gran...

Don’t even ask me about pooping! Yho, those were the days. I literally cried when I had to poop, it was like pooping a ball of needles!!! I hated it. My mom would remind me to take laxatives before I had my periods so that I can manage that part. 

When my periods came, the pain was so bad that, on some days I could not even eat, because I would vomit and had what felt like a fever. 

This week we will discuss fibroids in detail and be sure to check out our socials as we discuss this in detail. Q: What's the difference between cysts and fibroids? A: Fibroids and ovarian cysts are usually identifiable during a regular pelvic exam Fibroids are noncancerous lumps that can form within or outside the uterine wall. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs formed on the exterior of the ovary and are specific to the ovaries. If you have a solid cyst, your doctor will most likely prescribe a blood test to identify whether or not it is malignant. Q: What are the...