PERIOD
PAIN?
I'm a teenage girl who thought period pain was just part of the deal of being a women. My mission is to help others by sharing my story in case it helps.
So maaaany medications
TIMELINE
Holistic Therapy
From the start my mother did not want me to be on any hormone drugs. We have cancer on my grandfather's side of the family. It has hit almost all the kids in his generation. Also, I do not do well with pills. With that, my OBGYN recommended a plant-based strip that melts in my mouth. It reduced the pain I was having and improved my flow. Keep in mind this type of medication is not found at regular pharmacies (CVS and Walgreens) and had to be made at a specialized one. I believe it was called C-Progesterone.
Slyndd
After my surgery I stayed on the Norethindrone for a while until I was stable. But then several months after my surgery my OBGYN decided to switch medications. She said that Slyndd would do the same job as the other pill, and be a better in the long run.
Norethindrone
Once the doctors figured out everything wasn't normal, they put me on the strongest pill to stop my period all together. I ended up staying on this pill up until my surgery which worked out because it stopped all pain. It was also easy to access at CVS, or Walgreens with a prescription.
Present Day
To this day, I am still currently taking the Slyndd because it is the safest way to keep my body healthy. In the next few pages you will learn how impactful it is to me and my situation.
Have any questions?
If you have any questions about the therapies, feel free to contact me. Just remember that I am a high schooler and may not get to my emails til the weekend. :)