LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

Hey ladies quick story.

In September of 2024 my period was 2 weeks late. I was worried I was pregnant and even took a test. I was having lots of discharge and abnormal cramps with no bleeding. But lo and behold I tested negative and got my period two weeks late.

Then in January, March, and April of this year the same thing happened. My boyfriend and I were nervous every time. I was thinking maybe just stress. But deep down I knew something was wrong. I went to my colleges gyno. I had never really been before but said my reasoning was irregular cycles. She tried to convince me it was because I had lost a “significant” amount of weight, but ended up calling for some blood tests.

My prolactin was high. In the 80’s. We tested again a month later, even higher at 108. I got an MRI done. Found out I have prolactinoma. I brain tumor (non cancerous).

My roommate and stover told me to “just go on birth control” since it bothered be having irregular periods. Telling me it was “normal” and that I was fine. Well I’m glad I trusted myself because left untreated I could go blind.

Advocate for yourselves ladies!!!