PrincessSparklePants
Little Miss Christmas
WARNING: The following chat is a frank exchange of experiences and questions about menstruation that some may find a little too intimate. It is a discussion about that time of the month where people are honest about what they go through and how they suffer. Please do not continue to read if that is something that is not helpful for you as we don't want to put you off your dinner!
In the Christmas goal thread a few of us have been sharing our experiences and it struck me that once that discussion is over - we'll lose it. It also came to mind that there may be other people who would find it helpful but don't realise that it's there as they aren't members of the Christmas goal thread or that we may be discussing it around people who are either male and don't always want to know or those who don't feel comfortable discussing it or reading about it. It seemed a shame for it to disappear given that most of us ladies are going through it and a lot of us seem to suffer in one way or another - be it with pain, the amount we lose or how we are confined to bed or the sofa for a day or two.
I have found that as people lose weight too, it does sometimes become even worse for them. We want to be able to discuss it - and exchange advice and support that may prove life changing for some people if they find a course of treatment that works for them through recommendations of others who've been there!!! It IS a big problem and it DOES need support from others to keep us going. So come on in, make yourselves comfortable. Hot water bottles and pain killers for all!
Here is the discussion so far:
In the Christmas goal thread a few of us have been sharing our experiences and it struck me that once that discussion is over - we'll lose it. It also came to mind that there may be other people who would find it helpful but don't realise that it's there as they aren't members of the Christmas goal thread or that we may be discussing it around people who are either male and don't always want to know or those who don't feel comfortable discussing it or reading about it. It seemed a shame for it to disappear given that most of us ladies are going through it and a lot of us seem to suffer in one way or another - be it with pain, the amount we lose or how we are confined to bed or the sofa for a day or two.
I have found that as people lose weight too, it does sometimes become even worse for them. We want to be able to discuss it - and exchange advice and support that may prove life changing for some people if they find a course of treatment that works for them through recommendations of others who've been there!!! It IS a big problem and it DOES need support from others to keep us going. So come on in, make yourselves comfortable. Hot water bottles and pain killers for all!
Here is the discussion so far:
I'm also another TOTM gainer, also with 1lb. I tried really hard and I was super upset in group yesterday, had to excuse myself to the loos.Was the first time I've ever gained when I was really good. I never knew how horrible it could feel.
Change in attitude today though, as I know it can only be down to TOTM and not doing anything wrong. Hopefully it'll show in 2 weeks.
Also had lovely support from people here on my food diary. That made me blub more than the gain! TOTM hormones are horrible!!
A question for the ladies : Has your time of the month got worse, since losing weight? Mine are far more frequent, far more crampy, and far more hormonal! I think it's my body getting back in check and being more fertile, since I rarely had a period at my heaviest (I think I had one proper one in 3 years time).
And to think I always thought before that women over exaggerated
I'm very lucky my periods are generally regularly & although heavy aren't painful & I would say I don't get too hormonal although those around me might disagree!! I too love my mooncup - so much better than tampons. Sorry any men reading all this lady chat
Just had to look up what a mooncup even was! I'm guessing I can just buy some at the chemist? (Men don't image google and scroll down.. I got to see one that had been used! Was quite shocked at that lol!)
And yeah I'll deffo go to the doctors, I think I will need to. I've had to take some really strong pain killers today it's that bad.
I was told before contraception wise if I want to stay on the pill I have to stay on the one I'm currently on until my BMI drops to 35 or under. I'm a bit scared of other things like the coil as I had so many problems with the implant.. Something I can just suddenly stop appeals so much more to me.
Maybe I should just say to the mister no more until he puts a ring on my finger
I have to admit that I bought mine online on national womens day (mine is a femmecup rather than a mooncup - but it's the same) and wish I'd bought the 2 pack set because it's turned out to be amazing, if they do it again for this coming March I'll definitely be purchasing another! There's also Divacups and soft cups and all manner of others so have a good look into it
Oooh and also get some sterilising tablets or liquid so you can sterilise it each month. TBH I don't bother with boiling it like they say - I just use the sterlising liquid - (i think it's miltons?) and let it do what it does whilst I shower. It doesn't take any extra time whatsoever and I find it so much better for me - everyone is different though
There's no risk of toxic shock and you can leave it in for up to 12 hours so on a working day there's always an alternative to rushing to the loo every few hours when you can't do so. It's a bit messy but then what isn't when it comes to that time of the month.
There are 2 sizes for all though - make sure yours is right one as recommended for you.
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Do you think they would be suitable for super super heavy periods? I go through a lil lets ultra tampon and a pad in 2 hours. And these are the UK's most absorbent tampons. I've often wanted to try moon up but worry it wouldn't hold enough. I really do lose a hell of a lot more than a teaspoon or whatever they say it's supposed to be. More like a pint! I get anaemic every month from the loss of blood
I really do sweetheart. I think it may help you explain a bit better to the doctor too as you'll be able to measure the volume too. It doesn't absorb the blood - it 'holds it' which is a bit much for some people. It's up to you if you think you'd be up to being able to change it - maybe if you go ahead try every say... 2 hours at first - then a bit more?
I don't know if it's just me - it could be conjecture - but I found it lessened my flow after the 2nd time.
I used to have mine like yours pre-coil (and they seemed to stay lighter too without the coil in 1 year on which really surprised me) and I feel your pain
