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I am 37 years old and have cysts on each of my ovaries. The bleeding started april of 2016 and long story short, after 3 months of nonstop bleeding I went to ER (no insurance ), and received the diagnosis form them. They gave me hormone pills and after just a few days it stopped. But then it began again only a couple months later and this time did not respond to hormones. Every time it starts, it just ~never stops~, (I have had a collective time of not bleeding maybe a few months out of last 20) I don't know when my last period was bc I can't tell!! This time I have been bleeding at least 4 months straight everyday, fluxuating between spotting and literally having to use a super+ tampon with an overnight-level pad and it will be drenched in hours. I'm freaking out bc I can't afford a private doctor, and I can't afford another ER visit, and to get a followup vaginal ultrasound like I had around February) I have to be on a waiting list that will be another month and a half to just get the ~referral~. I'm crying as I type this because I'm so scared and frustrated..has *anyone* bled this long?? Please, I would feel so much better if I even just knew I wasn't alone. Surely I need it/them removed? Am I hurting myself in other ways by letting this go on so long?
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Hi Pandora
Thank you for writing and I am very sorry you're going through this. This is some serious bleeding and may require surgical removal, as you mentioned.
I understand you can't use birth control now, since you have a history of DVT. There is always a risk of clots when taking birth control so you don't need even more risk.
What you need is insurance or money. Pandora can you sign up for Medicaid? Do you qualify? If not, could start a GoFundMe for help?
If you can't, go to Planned Parenthood. They offer help on a sliding scale, based on your income. Also google for free clinics near you or call your nearest hospitals - especially county or state hospitals - who can offer care for a very low price. County or state hospitals cannot turn you away due to an inability to pay and you can work out a payment plan - these are generally quite fair.
It's a travesty that someone like you has to go through this kind of physical pain with no diagnosis or treatment plan due to cost. Please try the above suggestions. And please stay in touch with us.
October 19, 2017 - 3:54pmBest,
Susan
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I forgot to mention, I cannot take birth control because I am high risk of blood clots. I had a near fatal DVT in 2010 and was warned never to take BC again.
October 19, 2017 - 12:16pmThis Comment