Dr. Samantha Wild, Clinical Lead for Women's Health and Bupa GP
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Should I use a tampon?
So it's completely up to you if you want to use a tampon or not. Some women prefer it because it's less messy because it's very discreet. It goes inside the vagina. But some women don't like the idea of putting something inside, so they'd rather use a pad instead.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition when the cells that are normally found line in the uterus that cause a period each month are found elsewhere in the body. And just like they would with the menstrual cycle they shed each month, but as there is no way for them to leave the body, they can cause local inflammation and scarring. So these cells are commonly found around the ovaries, the ligaments between the ovaries and the rectum along the fallopian tube. And they can also be found within the bowel, the bladder, and the lungs, and they can all cause symptoms wherever they may be.
Can my period make me feel more anxious?
Your period can definitely make you feel more anxious as just before you have your period. The progesterone levels rising will increase your cortisol, your stress hormone. Also, we may dread what's going to happen at that time of the month not want to feel in pain, not want to feel tired, and lack of energy, and not want to feel bloated. So it's understandable that you may dread that time of the month coming.