Girl Problems: Advocating for your health

Send us Fan MailTo be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was going to speak publicly about this outside of my groups and close circles. But it occurred to me how often I hear these stories of women’s medical concerns being brushed off for one reason or another which usually, are not very compelling reasons of dismissal. I have been struggling with irregular menstrual bleeding for nearly a decade. All tests have been inconclusive for a reason why, until I’ve finally found a specialist to help me handle it properly. I’ve finally been able to go for a small operation so this doesn’t continue any further. For me, this was the best solution, to get back to feeling like myself, to stop being taken out by excessive bleeding. With no underlying health conditions, for myself, this was the best route to go and a month later, I have absolutely no regrets. Again - this is only my experience, not medical advice of any sort.The big point is, sometimes it takes years (unfortunately) but it’s worth standing up for yourself and your health and making yourself a priority and heard! Despite the system being overworked and overwhelmed, we still need to advocate for ourselves and not just agree to “come back in two years”. Or “just wait until it’s worse”. For me, I was losing so much blood each month I should have had transfusions. And it was odd to lose os much without any pain, light cramping, no cysts, no growths, no other abnormalities. That was reality though.So keep standing up for yourself whether it’s related to menstruation or if it’s anything you’re concerned about with your health, you owe it to yourself and the people you love.See you next week!Follow us:Instagram:@aeroash28@heavymetalhippiebox@heavymetalhippiemusic@healthymetalhippiewww.healthymetalhippie.comwww.heavymetalhippiemusic.comwww.heavymetalhippiebox.co.ukSupport the show