Hello Sunshine.

 

I personally experienced having a very long period.  It is like 16 days which prompt me to have a check up with my OB Gyne.  I was not planning to visit her actually because my period often slow don like a spotting and then the next day there will be gushing.  I was thinking this could be hormonal because I am experiencing stress lately with life and finances.  So just like you I am struggling to make our budget get buy and money for the check up is not part of the list.  I know what you will say.  Why I do not have an emergency fund.  That is what I am asking myself too.  Our income is just limited.  I do not have a multiple income stream.  Both my blog and vlogs income is not enough to cash out yet.  I hope you do not mind supporting me,  These way you are making a great impact on our life.  And we are just dependent on a single income household.  We are trying our best to make both ends meet.  But the expenses is just a handful.  I will strive harder to be financially independent.  I wish I can double our household income in a months time before Judith (due date) and Billy (bills) knock on our door again.

 

Well anyhow, I finally decided not to go to work to have a check up to find out what is wrong with my reproductive organ  because I cannot see an end to this bleeding episodes, I am afraid to get anemia and super afraid to get a blood transfusion God forbid.  I used whatever I saved for the bills to have a money for check up.

What the OB GYNE did?

First she wanted to check if I am pregnant.  So I had a pregnancy test.  It came out negative.

Next, She put a vaginal speculum to see where the bleeding is coming from and it came from the inside not definite which part of my reproductive organs.

Next she did an internal exam or IE to feel if I have some mass on my lower abdomen or shall I say matres in tagalog.  She did not feel any.  It is a big relief.

 I was supposed to have a Transvaginal Ultrasound but their machine is under maintenance that time so I have to go somewhere for the test.  This is to clearly see where am I bleeding.  

 

I went to her other clinic where there is Ultrasound machine and did the procedure there.  Then, she finally saw what is the cause of my long period. As of this writing it is now exactly 18days  She saw that I have Myoma or fibroids.  She found 3 myomas that she says a grape in size.  Which gave me a shock because I am only 43 years old and no bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol, I am not even a fan of coffee and as much as possible I do not take self medicate.  I am still in disbelief.  She said she cannot clearly see what is inside my uterus because the lining and the bleeding still hinder her sight.  She needs to repeat all the test after 1 week if the menstruation will stop or else I will undergo a dilatation and curettage. I am praying and hoping that I won't have to go through that 😭 😭 😭 

 

After the visit she prescribed Tranexamic Acid.  Full dose 3x a day for 2 days.  I am kinda scared of this because the side effect of this medicine is having blood clots and that will be another ordeal. God forbid I will surpass this.

She also prescribed me Primolut N - a hormonal medicine particularly progesterone that will help my body control irregular bleeding or heavy periods.  This I have to take for 5 days.

As what I've said, I need to go back to her clinic again after 1 week to repeat all the test.

AWARENESS: Taking of Tranexamic Acid and Primolut N increased the risk of blood clot so extreme measure should be done.  And please get a prescription before taking any medicine because that might put you on risk for clotting.

 

 

What are my signs and symptoms prior to this longer period episode? 

 Nothing.  It just happen on the 5th day and my last day of my period while I was at work I felt a sudden heavy flow and I was puzzled because it was supposed to be the last day and all I have was a spotting.  I did not feel any pain like dysmenorrhea or even mild cramps.  When I got home I am fully soaked.  I just take it as my normal day.  On my 7th day this is the heaviest part because I can feel it dripping.  Excuse for those who are eating.  On the 10th day it slows down.  Then its like a roller coaster.  It will slow down then the next day it will gush.  I was thinking my body is expelling so much and little reproduction of blood is happening.  It might cause me anemia.  That is the time I decided to get a consultation.

What is myoma?

My Ob Gyne told me not to worry too much about myoma because it is mostly benign and eventually it will decrease in size if you reached the menopausal stage and most often people do not need surgery for that.

 

Mr Google answered most of my questions in mind.  Here is what I found out about it.

Myoma or fibroids appear during a woman's child bearing age and when her estrogen level is high.

How are we going to prevent myoma?

1. Avoid salty food
2. Avoid processed food
3. Avoid alcoholic drinks/caffein
4. Exercise regularly
5. Loose weight if possible
6. Eat potassium reach food.
   

 

How much does it all cost?

 Ob Gyne's fee - P500

Pregnancy test - P300

IE Test - P200

Transvaginal ultrasound - P1670

Medicine: Tranexamic acid - P39 per cap

Primolut N - P 45 per tab

 

 

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June 2011, I finally got the courage to visit my gynecologist. Me and bf are planning to have a child and we want to make sure that everything is perfect and in good condition.. My gynecologist do the routine pap smear and pelvic exam.  Btw girls my gynecologist is so nice and lovely I am s open to her about anything and she gladly assist and answer me each time.  Her PF is only 400 php.  But the test are a bit expensive the pap smear cost me 500php and the vaginal ultrasound cost me 850php..  That's a lot of money for someone who has no job like me.  I am dependent solely with bf as of the moment.  I know its sad but I am hanging there.  After a few seconds gynecologist interpret the ultrasound and she said that my reproductive organ are perfectly healthy and in good shape there's no need to worry..  I was so happy and yet confused If I am perfectly healthy how come I can't conceive that easily.  Bf often told me its not yet time.  Let's just wait in Gods time.  If he give us the we shall have.  Well I guess it's not easy to have and make a baby..  It's not as easy as 1, 2, 3...  My gynecologist prescribed a medication to help me ovulate and she said to wait till I have my period and after a week I'll come back to get the result of my pap smear..

After a week I returned to get my pap smear and guess what I have a Bacterial vaginosis.. How in the world did I get such a thing.  As a nurse I know that it isn't STD but still it is an infection and it can do harm to a baby once she passed the birth canal and caused oral thrush and conjunctivitis in neonate.  I don't wanna have that in my future child.  So she prescribed a medication again..  I waited till my period..  I wanna make sure before I take medications of any sorts that I am not pregnant..

It was first week of July 2011 that I noticed something is wrong with my period.  My period became so light like a spoon per day.  I was frantic.  I am 33 years old and I used to have a hyperthyroidism when I was young and not only that I was underweight.  I asked myself if this could be an early sign of menopause.  Bf told me to relax and he often said let's try again next month.  He thought me not to give up.  Imagine the frustrations I had each month since we live together and each month my period never fails to visit me.. Geez..    There is too much in my mind..

I visited the gynecologist again and do some test once again, the gynecologist broke the news that I have UTI or urinary tract infection and she told me that I am not ovulating..  So I cried..  She said to come back and redo the test again after a week.  I am frustrated again.. It was heartbreaking...  I suffered..  I prayed hard and try to live a healthy life..

Then the good news came after a week... i had a transvaginal ultrasound again and we found out I was six weeks pregnant.  I was shocked. Imagine the gynecologist told me I wasn't ovulating and now there is a six week fetus in my tummy with a heartbeat already.  I was happy amidst m disbelief and shock.

Now I am on my 18weeks... so cheers everyone and have faith.  This baby is truly a blessing and an additional to our family..  Baby dust to all..

Well, sisses I have to be honest and my answer is yeah.. It hurts like hell.  Maybe the name itself is derived from hell.. see it sounds like high heels=hell.. Sorry for being corny.  Pero totoo yun.  I am not a big fan of it.  Aside from it hurts, it needs a balanced feet so you can walk gracefully with it.  I think I am born with both left leg or both right leg coz i often stumbled even when I wear flats I am having a hard time walking especially long distance.  Here in the Philippines especially Makati and Ortigas area there are a lots of walkatons or in laymans term long walk if you wear heels during long walk or long period of standing you'll feel excruciating pain.  And at the end of the day you'll feel spasms on both legs and feet.  I am not scaring you girls maybe because we are influenced by the western people that's why Filipino is becoming a fan of high heels and stilletos I must admit whenever I wear heels I feel sexy and sophisticated but I can't wear it during long period of hours especially when I attend party I maybe smiling outside but hurt deep down inside.. wink.  Well ladies you know what I mean.  I just remember the movie "The Devil wears Prada" the ladies in the office removed their high hills whenever their boss Merryl Streep isn't around and by the time she came in everyone must wear those killer high heels.  Because they live in the fashion world. And the transformation of Anne Hathaway from geeky to dashing is so lovely.  That movie inspires me a lot.

I think most ladies feel empowered aside from being sexy whenever they wear those 6 inches high heels.  That's what I observed in porn clips.  LOL. Not that I am an avid fan of porn or I watched often  I just notice that ladies take off everything except those shoes.  I think its not what we call fetish but wearing those high heels make them feel superior, sexy, sassy, glamorous and beautiful.

So to all of you ladies kudos if you know how to wear high heels and for those who are just starting start with 2 inches heels and practice walking confidently.

Goodluck... ;P