For about three years I have had severe menstrual cramps. It gets so bad that I can't even walk or stand up. I usually throw up, get chills, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness. The pain radiates through my back and lower abdomen, always on the left side.
I was told to see a gynecologist but I am only 17 and I am not sexually active. My family believes in staying intact until marriage and I don't think I'm too comfortable letting someone down below.
If anyone has experienced what I have been going through, please comment. I really need the help right now.
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Hi trinity17
Thanks for your post and welcome!
I understand cultural and religious norms when it comes to virginity and not getting pelvic exams but if you are in a lot of pain, you may find that you have no alternative.
I want you to know that the hymen is absolutely no indication of being a virgin. That is something that was thought of for hundreds - maybe even thousands of years but now we know better. There is nothing wrong with waiting for marriage to have sex but not at the risk of you health.
You may be dealing with something called Endometriosis. Symptoms of this include:
■Cramping and pelvic pain (especially just before and during menstrual bleeding)
■Pain during sex
■Heavy periods
■Low back pain
■Pain during bowel movements or urination
■Infertility
■Miscarriage
For lots more, read here: http://www.empowher.com/condition/endometriosis
You may also have what's called Uterine Fibroids. Here are some symptoms:
■Pelvic pain
■Feeling of pelvic pressure
■Heavy menstrual bleeding
■Clots in menstrual flow
■Long periods
■Bleeding between periods
■Increased cramping during periods
■Pain during sex
■Frequent need to urinate
■Constipation
■Bloating
■Enlarged uterus, giving the appearance of pregnancy
■Low back or leg pain
■Infertility by blocking the fallopian tubes
■Miscarriage
- you can read more about this here: http://www.empowher.com/condition/uterine-fibroids
Trinity, again, consider talking to you parents about seeing a doctor. It will certainly not affect your status as a virgin. You should not have to deal with all this pain! Will you let us know an update when you can?
I wish you the best!
October 28, 2011 - 11:16am~Susan
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Hi Tracy17, I understand you pain. I had it and now I treat women and girls with it. You may not have thought about Acupuncture and Chinese herbs for menstrual cramps but it can completely change your life and stop the misery you are experiencing ever month. I recommend an herbal formula to be taken all month long that helps balance out the hormonal imbalances and then PMS Relief Herb Pack be taken right at the onset of the menstrual cycle for the cramping, nausea, and other symptoms. PMS Relief is a 100% herbal combination that has been used for women's health in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. You can find it here" http://www.pacherbs.com/products-page/pmsreliefpack-p-2.html
October 28, 2011 - 2:09pmIt's also at many health food stores. Good Luck! If you need an Acupuncturist referral in your neighborhood just get in touch and I can help with that.
Be Well,
Cathy Margolin, Licensed Acupuncturist & Dipl. of Oriental Medicine