Feb 15 • General Discussion
A personal health update
This post isn’t about seeking sympathy—it’s about opening up a conversation around women’s health and the challenges we face when advocating for ourselves.
For context, I hadn’t had a period in three years due to having an IUD. I had it removed in December, and this past Tuesday, I experienced an extremely heavy period with significant clotting. When I say heavy, I mean soaking through a pad in under an hour. I nearly fainted and was extremely weak. My husband had to call 911. The paramedics gave me an IV and took me to the hospital.
I informed the staff that my iron was already significantly low, as confirmed by recent blood work. After hours of waiting in the hallway, a doctor briefly came to see me. He didn’t do an exam—no ultrasound, didn’t see a gyno. Just told me they would give me medication to stop the bleeding and send me home.
When I asked questions about the medication, he became irritated and didn’t answer. When the nurse later brought it to me, I chose to defer taking it. The doctor returned, visibly frustrated, and said, “You came for heavy bleeding, that’s what we’re treating you for.” I deferred again so he discharged me.
At no point did they address my low iron, my exhaustion, or my overall well-being. I’ve been home resting for four days, still feeling cold, weak, and drained.
What struck me most wasn’t just the lack of thorough care—it was the way I was spoken to. I was simply advocating for my own health, and instead of being heard, I was dismissed. Unfortunately, this is a common experience for many women when seeking medical care.
I want to bring awareness to these issues. Have you ever felt unheard or dismissed when advocating for your health? Let’s talk about it.
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A personal health update
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