Painful Periods and The Pill
Quick quiz:
Are the following statements true or false for you?
*I struggle with painful periods since my teen years is just a fact of life for some women, and I accept that I’m one of those women.
*I Feel drained and depressed before, during, or after my period is something that I expect every month.
*I have had blood clotting with my menses cycle.
If you said ‘true’ to just one of the statements above and are experiencing these painful period-related symptoms, you are not alone. Thousands of woman struggle with painful periods every month, and while these symptoms are common, unfortunately so is the bad advice that goes along with them.
What’s this bad advice?
The Pill. Routinely, many doctors prescribe the pill to correct symptoms related to painful periods, touting feelings of depression as normal during “your time of the month.”
“But, I’ve been taking the pill for years,” you say.” “And I feel better. A lot better.”
Great! We all want to feel good and have more energy. But while the pill may actually make you feel better, taking it only masks your symptoms and doesn’t help address additional factors that should be considered when managing your PCOS, including what type of PCOS you have. Learn your PCOS type
“If the pill isn’t the answer, what is?”
Food. While you’ve probably heard it before, it’s true: food is medicine. Eating a PCOS-friendly diet that tastes great and has no side effects gives you the power to take control of your body again and free yourself from painful periods.
As a woman who’s freed herself from the symptoms of PCOS through diet and lifestyle changes, I know first-hand that it’s possible to claim control of your own body and feel great again—and not just for one week each month, but during the entire year!
I’ve helped hundreds of women conquer their PCOS-related symptoms, and I can say with confidence that you, too, can gain freedom from PCOS, so please have hope!
Sometimes it’s overwhelming to think about changing your diet—yet alone actually doing it—while managing a busy lifestyle, and that’s how I can help you. As a PCOS expert and Health Coach, I work with you and your doctor as you transition into a PSOS-friendly diet and lifestyle that helps you ease your symptoms, fast.
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