i used to have the worst periods ever that would completely control my life. from 2 weeks before my period i was cloudy and depressed and unable to do anything. my cramps were so painful i’d throw up. i suffered in school, failed classes, missed work, ruined relationships, all bc my period.

i got blood tests done, got an ultrasound on my ovaries, tried birth control, went to a cardiologist (bc i thought my anxiety was a heart problem), etc. until i went to a gyno and she said i most likely have endometriosis. i always thought i couldn’t have it bc sex wasn’t painful but she told me depending where it is, it might not be a symptom.

to confirm if you have endometriosis, you need surgery, but she was so sure i had it and didn’t want to do the surgery so she treated it instead with something called Visanne. you take it every day like birth control but it’s not birth control.

the first 3 or so weeks i was a disaster, but i pushed through and my whole life changed.

THE PILL STOPS YOUR PERIOD COMPLETELY!!! I never got mine this month! never got cramps! never broke out! never got moody! never bled!!! and my energy levels are amazing, i used to be fatigued 24/7 for no reason.

i finally feel consistent and can follow through on goals and plans without having to take 2 weeks off every month and i couldn’t be happier.

just wanted to share because it really changed my life and i tried EVERYTHING, so if you were the same as me CHECK FOR ENDO AND GO TO A GYNO!! 🥰🥰

tl,dr; if your periods are debilitating, go to the gyno and check for endometriosis!