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Dear All
I am 48, I started my periods when I was 11 and started bleeding from my umbilicous when I was 17. I bleed vaginally as well each period but have apprx 2 periods each month, and have done so ever since for the last 20 years. I am now flooding each week and I'm convinced I also have fibroids. I am currently having to take some annual leave to get me through these grotty days - I have been threatened with the sack in view of the amount of time I have had to take off work (much of it… read more
Have you been diagnosed with adenomyosis or endometriosis? I'm no doctor, of course, but it sounds like fibroids are causing the bleed out.
Have you seen a vetted endo specialist? Not many GYNs are skilled in either of these debilitating diseases. PLEASE seek a specialist.
Meanwhile, have you discussed your fears with your employer? If you have the medical records/GP to support your illness, you cannot "legally" be dismissed. Therein lies the rub, if they are intent on letting you go. They will "create" a justification.
Your health MUST come first, though I certainly understand "loving" what you do.
prayers and pom-poms<3
Thank you for taking the time to write. I am looking into all the advice I have been given. Many thanks.
Ask for an endometrial ablation can help slow and in some cases stop all bleeding.
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