The Connection Between $-ex and Menstrual Pains

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I normally have serious menstrual pains, I am 21 years old. Whenever I am on my period, I won’t be able to go out or do anything because of the pains I go through. My boyfriend said we should have s*x to make the pains go…. What do you think about his suggestion?

Halimat.

Answer

Menstrual pain is popular among young ladies. But it can be controlled or checked…. You should watch what you eat…extreme sugary foods aggravate the pains. When you are close to your ‘period days’, you should minimise consumption of sugary foods, take more of water and fruits. You can also see a doctor who would prescribe a mild pain reliever for you….you would be fine.
On the part of your boyfriend, do not give in to s*x…. I think he is only selfish on his part…
I don’t think that would help you, its better you wait till you both are married before you have s*x.

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"I have been suffering menstrual pains since age 13' - Nike Oshinowo opens up about her battle with Endometriosis

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Endometriosis is painful disorder in which the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus and on other organs. Endometriosis can cause pain, internal scar tissue and fertility problems and former beauty queen Nike Oshinowo has been battling with it for over 33 years. Nike explains:

"I have lived with Endometriosis since the age of 13. I went to boarding school in England  when I was 7. I went to prep school. It was during the first few days in secondary school that I began my periods. They called the ambulance and I was hospitalized for 10 days because the pain wouldn't stop. The pain was so intense I passed out. I thought I was going to die.

Living with Endometriosis is a challenge. When you see your doctor, your doctor tries to treat the symptoms and assumes the pain revolves around your menstrual circle. But this is not so. The pain affects every single aspect of your life. I have never had an examination without my period. There are so many things I have never done without my period. When I am happy, my period comes. When I'm depressed, my period is there. I learned to just cope with it. 

She explains more about the disease. See it after the Break